ISSUE 8 - OCTOBER 2016

KOVISE FOUNDATION

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ISSUE 8                              OCTOBER  2016

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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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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Activities of KOVISE - 15 September 2016 to 14 October 2016
• Toxic Free Farming - Views and Discussion
• Whether we are leading a healthy life???? 
• Indoor Salad Gardening
• Tuberose
• Advertisements & Classifieds
• Kid's and Youth Corner 
• Photo Mirage 

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Activities of  KOVISE - 15 September to 14 October 2016

• Sponsored a training for Therapeutic Horticulture in Valparai
• Prepared Certificates for Trainer Development Programme
• 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 , We visited National Agro Foundation for learning Methodology in Soil and Water Testing and Food Quality Standard Analysis Laboratory
• Refresher Courses  had been carried out and eight members have been certified.
• In Trainer Development Programme, four members have been certified for Associate Level Trainer in Therapeutic Horticulture and four members have been certified for Associate Level Trainer in Toxic Free Farming and they are eligible to handle refresher courses in the relevant subject under the supervision of KOVISE Foundation.
•  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 assignments 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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TOXIC FREE FARMING - VIEWS AND DISCUSSION

The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops.But cultivation and perfection of human beings-By Masanobu Fukuoka

ORGANIC FARMING - NEED OF THE HOUR

by

Ms.Anitha.M, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016

''Heath is Wealth"

The food which we are eating are toxic.This starts of right from field to transportation because of using chemical. Due this food habits, the lifespan of humans are reduced now a days. This leads to generation reduction. The food which we have to eat should  be free from toxic elements. For that we have to go for organic farming not for commercial level at least for our family level.  So that other get awareness from .you, We feel that organic production is the best way we can enhance  the natural environment while still growing food for our communities. 

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SOIL -SOUL OF AGRICULTURE

by

Ms.A.Bhuvaneshwari, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

"Agriculture is the life for all human beings. Not only for humans, have all living things depended on agriculture." "Soil is the soul of agriculture." But our soil has been spoiling due to inorganic methods. Some people do agriculture only for high yield; they are not caring about soil health. If this situation continues, we will beg for food from other countries in future. It is the correct time to create awareness about Organic farming. Otherwise we will be the last generation in doing agriculture!. Past is past, even now if we do organic farming, and If we use organic products, we can achieve healthy organic country like Russia. 

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ORGANIC FARMING 

by

Ms. Praveena.M, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

  In our day to day life knowingly or unknowingly we are consuming harmful chemicals In the name of food. Even if we are aware of this and thinking of avoiding this, our laziness and our busy life is not allowing us to do so... Our farmers should concentrate in using organic farming to prevent our soil health to be fine for future farming. The inorganic fertilizer which we use will mix with the proteins present in the food. When we consume it will cause many deficiency and disease. The effect of consuming the inorganic fertilizer will be realised only after 40 years for human being. There are many organic products available. We are in a situation to make use of it to give a healthy life for the present and the future generation. In order to have a change we don’t want to depend on others. We can start it from our home level through kitchen gardening with using only organic products to save our health. As we know, prevention is better than cure try to save our future by preventing the effect by caring our health in present.. 

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FARMING and ECONOMY
by

Ms.Manisha.M, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

Farming is the backbone of India.we people all depends upon farming to meet out our daily requirements . It mainly depends upon monsoon conditions, soil fertility and other environmental factors. It also helps in development of other sectors of the economy. But now a days because of lack of interest among people ,farming in India has been reduced. Without farming we can't survive.so, 

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 WHETHER WE ARE LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE???? 

by

Ms.Nandhini.C, Intern

B.Tech (Horticulture) 2016, TNAU

People surviving in this generation have a blind belief that moving in a costly vehicle, living in a bungalow, working in a private sector or any secured job as a life of joy and happiness. By turning their surrounding through an artificial landscape they have lost the peacefulness in the natural landscape which was experienced by our elder generation. We are living a happy and a luxury life without any peace. Each and every individual of this present generation realise this bitter truth when this artificial landscape push them to a threatening situation. 

 The core idea I have depicted in this picture is even in the dusk the natural landscape give immense pleasure, joy and peace. Whereas even in the dawn the artificial landscape give a dull feel. 

The present generation is ready to survive, to study, to work, even to get treatment in a pollution filled environment. Without breathing the natural air what is the use in getting treatment. The health of our generation and our future generation lies in our hand. Try to plant more trees to make our life.

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 INDOOR SALAD GARDENING

Ms.Sangeetha Hariprakash M.Sc.,(IT)

COO -  Logic Research Labs (Software Research & Development )

Email id: sangeethalrl@gmail.com

 All of us like to own a garden and eat healthy food from our own garden, but everyone feels we have no space, no land and no time to grow vegetable. Do you want your  home to be  filled with greens within 10 days in the living area? Then the right choice is soil sprouted greens don’t worry about space, you can grow a jar of sprouts in your kitchen countertop itself. We can get Nutrient-dense, Soil Sprouted Greens in less than 10 days. You can create a productive garden indoors. You don’t need much light to green up soil sprouts. Any room with window is fine for soil sprouts. You can harvest small amount every day within a minutes before you cook. You don’t need storage. Planting a little everyday is very easy and your house filled with greens all over the year. It is great to see greens growing around the house and kitchen.

Rinse and soak your beans/seeds overnight in a bowl or jar. Now you just add dampened soil to the tray about 1 inch thick. Next add your soaked seeds by sprinkling them all over the soil in the tray. Make the newspaper about 3 to four layers or cotton clothes and lay it on top of the seeds to keep the seed moist. Then use the plastic wrap and cover the entire unit. After 3 days, take off the plastic cover and newspaper and set your sprout tray in sunny window so they turn green. You can harvest your sprouts in about 8-10 days. Now the sprout is ready to harvest from your kitchen which is fresher and tastier and cost effective.

Growing soil sprouts in your house refreshes the air with oxygen. Sprouts are perfect raw food, no cooking is required, all the nutrients of the same seeds cooked are present in the green sprouts. Sprout leaves fight against diseases.

A huge variety of seeds can easily be grown to eat as sprouts including grains, pea, chick pea, mung beans, channa, fenugreek, spinach, nuts  etc. Each has its own unique flavour.

Now everyone can become a garden owner by growing Sprouts.

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TUBEROSE 

by

Ms.Divya Pamru

Tuberose

Polianthes tuberosa

Native : Mexico

 Scientific classification

Kingdom:        Plantae

division : Angiosperms

Class:     Monocots

Family:  Asparagaceae

Subfamily:  Agavoideae

Genus: Polianthes

Botnical Description:

Tuberose,commonly called as Rajinigandha in India, is a perennial plant related to the agaves, extracts of which are used as a note in perfumery.

The common name derives from the Latin tuberosa, meaning swollen or tuberous in reference to its root system. In Greek, Polianthes means "many flowers" .

The tuberose is a night-blooming plant with elongated spikes up to 45 cm (18 in) long .Each spike has a clusters of fragrant waxy, tubular white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike. It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem.

Uses:

·         Tuberose flowers are used in garland making and wreaths.

·         The spikes can be used as cut flower.

·         tuberose can be a very good potted plant, can be grown along the borders.

Economic Importance:

Our Tuberose Essential Oil , extracted from flowers is one the rarest, most sought-after oils in the world!

·         This oil produces a spicy, tantalizing floral fragrance that is used in some of the world’s most expensive perfumes.

·         The aroma of tuberose stimulates the brain centers that are responsible for sexual arousal and stamina.

·          It is also a relaxant, calms the mind , relaxes the body, creating a balanced state where spasmodic issues and circulatory problems are eased.

Tuberose flower decoction:(my mother in law's recepie)

Boil 6-7 tuberose flowers in 150ml of water so that water reduces to half the quantity  . Consuming of this decoction 30ml  twice a day helps in overcoming depression.

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SHIP DESIGN AND OPERATION SOFTWARE IN INDIA

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

Maritime consultant (Naval Architect)

Email: Muniyandy.E@gmail.com

Man has always been fascinated by the vast expanse of water called the sea. In his quest to explore the same, many ships have been built and many voyage taken. Ship design and operation is as old as mankind and Indians are known to have assembled planks of wood into a ship hull as far back as 3000 BC and trading was all over the world.

Ship building is an all-encompassing term and goes beyond the usual ships to also include complex submarines, naval vessels, cruise ships, etc. Given the relevance of ships in maritime trade, economy and security, ship building has always been a dynamic and lucrative industry.

Ship design, building and operation are a challenging and interesting domain and calls for sound knowledge and technical expertise. In step with evolving technologies, many software solutions have been developed to simplify this rather intriguing process which is a fine balance of design, hydrodynamics and simulation.

GreenSHIP is one such indigenous company and the first in India to venture into this hitherto unexplored domain of designing and developing software solutions exclusively for the maritime industry. Started by a team of visionary entrepreneurs, the company looks to scale beyond the local roots and reach great global heights. 

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ADVERTISEMENTS & CLASSIFIEDS

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KID'S & YOUTH CORNER

Ramya, X Std, PSBB, Chennai

M.Suresh Kumar, DME, Rajapalayam

M.Suresh Kumar, DME, Rajapalayam

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