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What is the full form of UPBSN , when it was established ? |
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Upbsn stands for Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam.it was established in 1978 . |
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What is main objective of UPBSN ? |
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Develop models for environmental protection and improved agriculture production though large scale reclamation of sodic lands. |
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Strengthen local institution, enabling effective management of such programs with strong beneficiary participation and NGO support. |
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Contribute towards poverty alleviation of families managing |
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What are the responsibilities of UPBSN? |
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UPBSN is responsible for the overall supervision of the UPSLRP project and acts as a facilitator between the beneficiaries and the world bank in achieving the best possible results in the agriculture sector.with the growing emphasis on the agro-based economy using the latest technological advancements, the UPBSN is making an all out effort to take the advantage of the technology and achieve the targets. |
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What is Sodic Land ? |
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Formally termed as saline alkali, these soils are dominated by electro chemical bonding of sodium and clays. Exchang- eable sodium percentage( as high as 90 ) through out the profile.The soils particles are highly dispersed creating very low in flirtation and hydraulic conductivity rates. PH ranges between 9 and 10.5 causing reduced availability of N and Zn. |
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Major projects done by UPBSN ? |
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Up Sodic Lands ( Reclamation Project Sodic-I ), |
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Up Sodic Lands ( Reclamation Project Sodic-2 ), |
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Swa Shakti Project, |
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EU Assisted Project for Reclamation of Alkali Land |
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Ravine Project, SEWERA. |
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What is main objective of sodic land reclamation project? |
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Develop concomitant models for environmental protection and improved agricultural production through large scale reclamation of sodic lands. |
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Strengthen local institutions, enabling effective management of such programme with strong beneficiary participation and NGO support . |
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Contribute towards poverty alleviation of families managing sodic lands. |
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Major thrust on community participation and transparency. |
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Beneficiary farmers involved as key stake holders right from survey planning, execution , Monitoring & Evaluation. |
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NGOs also involved as key stake holders for motivation , awareness and to ensure farmers participation and transparency. |
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Capital intensive and work technical in nature assigned to line departments and rest of the work executed by the farmers themselves under the supervision of UPBSN staff. |
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Whole package was designed for four years. From Day 1 basic strategy revolved around ensuring farmer participation in the implementation of the project. |
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