Assessment of knowledge and anxiety among dentists in the state of Himachal Pradesh toward the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Parveen Dahiya ◽  
Anushika Pajnoo ◽  
Asheema Malhotra ◽  
Rajan Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State

scholarly journals Thirty years of a Ban on the Sale of Noniodized Salt: Impact on Iodine Nutrition in Children in Himachal Pradesh, India

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Kapil ◽  
Thakur Dutt Sharma ◽  
Preeti Singh ◽  
Sada Nand Dwivedi ◽  
Supreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Urinary Iodine Excretion ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Iodine Nutrition ◽  
Salt Iodization ◽  
Iodine Excretion

Background A survey conducted by the central iodine-deficiency disorders team in Himachal Pradesh, a state in the goiter-endemic belt of India, revealed that 10 of its 12 districts have an endemic prevalence of goiter. The survey was conducted to provide health program managers data to determine whether it would be necessary to initiate intervention measures. Objective To assess the status of urinary iodine excretion and household salt iodization levels after three decades of a complete ban on the sale of noniodized salt in this goiter-endemic state in India as measured by assessment of urinary iodine excretion levels and iodine content of salt at the household level. Methods The guidelines recommended by WHO/UNICEF/ICCIDD for a rapid assessment of salt iodization were adopted. In each of the 12 studied districts, all senior secondary schools were enlisted and one school was selected by using a random sampling procedure. Two hundred fifty children 11 to 18 years of age were included in the study. Urine samples were collected from a minimum of 170 children and analyzed using the wet digestion method. Salt samples were also collected from a minimum of 170 children and analyzed using the spot testing kit. Results All districts had a median urinary iodine excretion level > 200 μg/L and 82% of the families were consuming salt with an iodine content of 15 ppm or higher. Conclusions The results of the present study highlight the successful implementation of the salt iodization program in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This positive impact may be due to the comprehensive strategy adopted by the state government to improve the quality of salt, development of an effective monitoring information system and effective information, education, and communication activities.

Devbans, Caste, Gender and the State:Political Ecology of a Sacred Grove of Himachal Pradesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 239448112110203
Author(s):  
Supriya Rani ◽  
Neera Agnimitra
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Political Ecology ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
The Political ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Sacred Grove ◽  
Probability Of Survival ◽  
The Social

Devbans are the parts of forest territory that have been traditionally conserved in reverence to the local deities in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. Today, they stand at the intersection of tradition and modernity. This paper endeavours to study the political ecology of a Devban in the contemporary times by looking at the power dynamics between various stakeholders with respect to their relative decision making power in the realm of managing the Devban of Parashar Rishi Devta. It further looks at howcertain political and administrative factors can contribute towards the growth or even decline of any Devban. The study argues that in the contemporary times when the capitalist doctrines have infiltrated every sphere of the social institutions including the religion, Devbans have a greater probability of survival when both the state and the community have shared conservatory idealsand powers to preserve them.

scholarly journals Richness of non-timber forest products in Himalayan communities—diversity, distribution, use pattern and conservation status

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haseeb Ul Rashid Masoodi ◽  
R. C. Sundriyal
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Use Pattern

Abstract Background Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important resources for sustenance of rural communities; a systematic planning to manage diverse NTFPs may immensely contribute to food and livelihood security of forest dwellers. Considering this, the present study has been undertaken in the Himachal Pradesh state in north India. It aims to provide detailed information on diversity, distribution, use pattern, and conservation status of selected NTFPs that have market potential, and suggest a possible way for their sustained management and possible role in livelihood upgradation of dependent communities. Methodology An inventory of NTFP species was prepared by collecting secondary information from published scientific studies in journals, books, and other periodicals as well as species being traded as per Forest department records. Search on various online databases were also used (Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, ISI Web of Science) using specific search terms such as “non-timber forest products,” “NTFPs,” “medicinal plants,” “wild edible plants,” and “Himachal Pradesh,” “Western Himalaya,” and “Northwest Himalaya.” A list of potential NTFPs was prepared having market value. To evaluate the relative usefulness of different species, a quantitative valuation was also used by calculating various indices, such as use value (UV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), relative importance index (RI), cultural importance index (CI), and cultural value (CV). Results A total of 811 species have been screened that has significant potential for the State, and categorized in 18 groups as per their use. The family use value was highest for Asteraceae (FUV = 76.75). Among plant parts used, whole plants, roots (including rhizomes and tubers), leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, stems, and barks were used by the forest dwellers. Maximum NTFPs were collected from the warm temperate zone, followed by the temperate, sub-alpine, sub-tropical, and alpine zones. Sixty-one percent of species had medicinal importance, followed by species used for food and fodder purposes. Although species richness of medicinal plants decreased with altitude, however, most plants extracted from high altitudes were high-value species fetching better income. As many as 125 NTFPs were identified under the diverse level of threats according to IUCN criteria and as per the local stakeholders’ perceptions. Conclusion High dependence on NTFPs by poor and marginal communities for domestic needs as well as market demand of selected species leads to create excessive pressure on them. Unfortunately, the state agencies are not having any robust conservation plan for NTFPs. For long-term management of NTFPs sector, a species-specific conservation strategy, proper harvesting protocol, cultivation practices, the supply of quality planting material, product development and diversification, value chain development, and ensured market is greatly desired. This will not only lead to conserving NTFPs resources in their natural habitats but also lead a sustainable livelihood generation for forest dwellers.

Nechung: a Modern Parallel to the Delphic Oracle?

1989 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Arnott
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Human Experience ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Reliable Information ◽  
Time And Space ◽  
Dalai Lama ◽  
Religious Background ◽  
Northern India ◽  
The Individual

The definitive study of the Delphic Oracle by H. W. Parke and D. E. W. Wormell published over thirty years ago assembled all the information then known about it and discussed the various theories both ancient and modern about its operation where reliable information was lacking. In the presentation and evaluation of these theories, however, Parke and Wormell take no account of the methods and practices of state oracles in other cultures, even though such oracles may still be functioning today at the end of the twentieth century and so be able to provide contemporary and authenticated evidence of their workings, power and credibility. In Tibet, for instance, the State Oracle has a history going back over 800 years. It was originally sited at the monastery of Nechung (‘Small Place’) some four miles west of Lhasa, operating there until the Chinese annexation of Tibet in the 1950's, when the monk who acted as the mouthpiece of the oracle followed the Dalai Lama in his flight to northern India. The Tibetan State Oracle now functions in exile at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh some 250 miles north of Delhi. Its operations show some striking similarities to those attested for Delphi, and although the distances in time and space (not to mention the differences in cultural and religious background) obviously preclude any links between Nechung and Delphi other than those of common human experience and psychology, the parallels may at times help to shed some illumination on a few darker or confused areas in our knowledge of Delphic practice. Analogy admittedly is not argument, and the individual reader must judge for himself the applicability of the evidence.

scholarly journals A unique archetype of conservation in Himachal Pradesh, western Himalaya, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 18647-18650
Author(s):  
Rupali Sharma ◽  
Monika Sharma ◽  
Manisha Mathela ◽  
Himanshu Bargali ◽  
Amit Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Conservation Of Natural Resources ◽  
Conservation Method

Owing to numerous emerging threats to biodiversity, its conservation has been of paramount importance in today’s world.  Interestingly, many modern practices have been followed globally for the conservation of natural resources, yet traditional conservation practices that could set an excellent example need to be explored worldwide.  Keeping this in view, the current communication aims to highlight a unique conservation method that has been practiced in the remote and cold-arid region of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the western Himalaya.  Locally known as ‘Praja Mandal’, this indigenous system of conservation needs to be addressed and adopted nationwide  with an eye towards a sustainable ecosystem.

scholarly journals One year study of epidemiology of trauma patients admitted in the main tertiary care hospital of the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1917
Author(s):  
Arvind Kanwar ◽  
Parikshit Malhotra ◽  
Vikas Panwar ◽  
Arun Chauhan ◽  
Dhruv Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Subsequent Increase ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
One Year

Background: Trauma in Himachal Pradesh is an increasingly significant problem, particularly in light of rapid development and increasing motorization. In the state of Himachal due to the predominantly hilly terrain people are more vulnerable to accidents, resulting in various injuries. Moreover, an increase in industrialization, ongoing construction of hydel projects and subsequent increase in accidents have also affected an increase in the incidence of trauma. Social and environmental changes are resulting in alterations in epidemiology of trauma. The present study was done to study the pattern, cause, mode and burden of trauma in patients presenting to IGMC Shimla.Methods: This prospective study was done on 4267 patients of trauma admitted to various departments of IGMC, Shimla during the period from June 2014 to May 2015. Detailed history of the patient, mode of injury was collected. Complete trauma profile and blood investigations were done in all patients. Postmortem findings of the trauma victims who died in IGMC or who were brought dead due to trauma were recorded. Results: The mean age of the patients in the study was 33.56 years. Male preponderance was noted (M:F-2.7:1). The commonest mode of injury was due to fall (75.60%). Of the total, 72.39% patients admitted with isolated injuries confined to one particular region, 11.72% patients with multiple injuries with in a single region, 13.01% patients with polytrauma, and 2.44% patients with burns. The rate of mortality was 2.06% (n=88).Conclusions: Improved infrastructure, behavior patterns of the individuals, can decrease the rate of trauma in the state. Development of strong and supportive management policies by the emergency departments in hospitals can reduce the mortality rate related with trauma.

Application of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in Renewable Energy Generation from Micro-Hydel Projects of Himachal Pradesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-97
Author(s):  
A. N. Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Clean Development Mechanism ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Development Mechanism

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is defined as one of the “flexibility” mechanisms that allows entities based in Developed Countries (Annex I Parties) to develop emission-reducing projects in Developing Countries (non-Annex I Parties), and generate tradable carbon credits corresponding to the volume of carbon emission reductions achieved by those projects. CDM projects have been developed in several parts of the world across the sectoral economies, including renewable energy, with reportedly varying degrees of success and failures. In the renewable energy segment, CDM has been successfully deployed in Micro-Hydel power projects to mitigate and offset green-house gas emissions into the environment. The experiences of different implementing states are vastly different in past decade. CDM applications in Micro-Hydel projects have been quite notable to generate hydro-power and mitigate emissions in the state. This paper takes a holistic review about the current status in the performance of CDM projects in India, with special reference to Himachal Pradesh, particularly in the context of Small (Micro)-Hydel projects with a very high renewable energy potential. The achievements as well as strategy of implementation of Small-Hydel projects in Himachal Pradesh is discussed in the light of selected case studies of CDM projects that are at various stages of formulation, designing and implementation. Guidelines for CDM project designing and the potential for carbon markets for the hydro-power in the context of Himachal Pradesh is discussed. Some of the shortcomings in implementation of Micro-Hydel CDM project in the State are also discussed and highlighted in the paper. The paper has also examined the status of implementation and the quality of projects in the form of illustrative case studies in terms of their ability for energy extraction, creating energy trading opportunities, and stakeholder participation in sharing the project benefits during the lifetime as well as the beyond the life-time of the projects.

Arabis nuda Bél., (Brassicaceae), A New Record for Himachal Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-341
Author(s):  
Puneet Kumar ◽  
◽  
Harminder Singh ◽  
Kuldeep Singh Dogra ◽  
S.K. Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Current Population

This paper deals with the discovery of Arabis nuda Bél. from Sechu Tuan Nalla Wildlife Sanctuary, Pangi, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The species was previously reported from Kashmir only, where it occurs as an occasional weed. The current population reported is thereby a new record for the state.

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