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ADHOC RESEARCH PROJECTS
The faculty of Home Science has carried out several research projects in the last 25 years with financial
support of national and internal organizations.
The International Organisations include
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United
Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
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International
Development Research Centre (IDRC)
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International
Foundation for Science (IFS)
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Ford
Foundation (FF)
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Centre
for Integrated Rural Development for Asia and
Pacific (CIRDAP)
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Sonnenkorb -West
Germany
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Food
and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
National Organisations include
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Indian
Council of agricultural Research (ICAR)
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Indian
Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
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Department
of Science & Technology (DST)
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Ministry
of Human Resources Development (HRD)
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Board
of Research in Nuclear Sciences
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Govt.
of India
State level Organisations include
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District
Primary Education Programme (DPEP)
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Govt.
of Andhra Pradesh
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Society
for Conservation of Energy in Andhra Pradesh.
The Projects undertaken by the five components of Home
Science i.e., Food & Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies,
Resource management and consumer sciences, Apparel and Textiles and Extension
Education are presented here.
FOODS & NUTRITION
COMPLETED PROJECTS : (1974 – 1987)
Funded by National Agencies
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Evaluation
of Special Nutrition programme (Government of
A.P) Department
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Food
and nutrient intake of rural Population in A.P and loss of nutrients in cereal-legume
preparations commonly consumed (1.C.A.R) Dr.P.Pushpamma
and Dr.P.Geervani
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Intake
of legumes and vegetables and losses of certain nutrients in commonly
consumed recipes of vegetable and legumes in A.P. (I.F.S.) Dr.P.Pushpamma, Dr.P.Geervani, Dr V.Vimala
and Dr P.V.Mrudula Kalpalathika,
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Development
of suitable nutrition education material for adult Women and adult
education Centres. (Directorate of Adult
Education, Govt. of A.P.) Dr.K.Chittemma Rao
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Development,
testing and popularization of soyabean products
which can be blended with cereal and legume preparations (Ministry of Food & Civil
Supplies, Govt. of India) Dr. P. Geeravani &
Dr K.Krishna Kumari
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Tribal
area research -Training tribal women for income generation (I.C.A.R.) Dr G.Sarojini, Dr V.Vimala and
Dr D.Sharada
Funded by
International Agencies
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Rural
crèches - Its Impact on Physical, mental & Social Development of
Children (CARE, Indo Dutch Project) Ms.Yasodha Devi & Dr. P.Pushpamma
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Qualitative
and quantitative changes in red gram, sorghum, bajra
and groundnuts grown and stored in different agro-climatic areas of AP
(Ford Foundation Dr.P.Pushpamma
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Evaluation
of health and nutritional profile of tribals in East Godavari ditrict
of A.P. (U.N.I.C.E.F.)Dr.P.Pushpamma and Dr.K.Chittemma Rao Effect of processing on nutritive value
of selected varieties of groundnuts grown in A.P. (FordFoundation)Dr.P.Geervani
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Utilization
of protein of sorghum products (Ford Foundation) Dr.P.Pushpamma
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Nutritional
quality of vegetable legumes grown in A. P. (Ford Foundation) Dr.P.Pushpamma
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Stimulating
rural women towards better utilization of locally available foods - Phase
1: (I.D.R.C.) Dr. P.Pushpamma
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Stimulating
rural women towards better utilization of locally available foods - Phase 2: (I.D.R.C.) Dr. K.Chittemma Rao
1988 - 2000
Funded by University
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Operational
feasibility of introducing Red palm oil into the supplementary feeding programme in urban ICDS centers (A.P. Agricultural University)
Dr. Vijaya Khader, Dr.
K. Aruna, Dr. G. Sarojini Devi, Dr. P. Yashoda Devi and Dr. R. Manorama.
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Formulation
of Ready to make cake and doughnut
mixes (ANGRAU) Dr Vijaya Khader,
Dr Sarojini and Dr. Lakshmi devi
Funded by National
Agencies
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Relationship
between workload and income of women to the health and nutritional status
and practices of the family (I.C.M.R.) Dr. P.Pushpamma
and Dr. K.Chittemma Rao
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Identification
of factors underlying the differences between normal and malnourished
children (Ministry of H.R.D.) Dr.P. Geeravani and Dr.P.Yashoda Devi
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Development
of training curriculum to prevent post harvest loss (C.I.R.D.A.P.) Dr V.Vimala
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Supervision
and monitoring of crèches of ailing and working women’s children
(I.C.A.R.) Dr. Vijaya Khader.
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Studying
the impact of modernization in agriculture on women with special reference
to rice farming systems (I.C.A.R.)Dr. Vijaya Khader
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An Innovative
approach of Community Organisation
for Nutrition & Health care of deprived communities (Ministry of H.R.D.) Dr.
P. Geeravani and Dr.P.Yashoda Devi
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Low
Income household response towards subsidised
infant food in urban and tribal areas of AP (I.C.A.R). Dr.P.Geervani
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Standardisation of nutrition education material for
different target groups (I.C.A.R.)Dr. K.Chittemma Rao
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Nutritional
status for pre-school children urban & rural areas of Guntur district (I.C.A.R.)Dr. Vijaya Khader
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Watershed
development research in foods and nutrition (Govt. of A.P. AICRP on H. Sc)
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Stability
of carotenes and tocopherols in products
prepared with red palm oil blends (I.C.M.R.)Dr. G.Sarojini
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Purification
of palm carotene extracts from red palm oil and evaluation of their
stability and vitamin A potency (I.C.A.R.)Dr.R.Manorama
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Strengthening
the developmental aspects of children in deprived communities through
I.C.D.S. programme (I.C.A.R.) Dr. P. Yashoda Devi, Dr.Romala Rayalu and Dr.S.Ratna Kumari
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Effects
of physical work on riboflavin requirements of Indian women (I.C.A.R.) Dr D. Sharada and Dr V. Vimala.
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Measurement
of work performance of anaemic adolescent girls
in rural A.P. before and after iron supplementation (I.C.D.B.) Dr.D.Sharada and Dr.V.Vimala
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Operational
research on therapeutic foods assisted by World Bank (I.C.A.R.)Department
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Nutrition
& health education for adolescent girls in urban slums of Hyderabad
(IPP/VII Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad) Dr.Kamini Devi and Dr.M.Uma reddy
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Effect
of processing on aflatoxin reduction in food
products based on food grains (I.C.A.R.) Dr.M.Uma
Reddy and Dr.R.Manorama
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Effect
of feeding grain amaranth and red palm oil to hens on cholesterol level of
eggs (I.C.A.R.) Dr.C.Anurag Chaturvedi
and Dr.J.M.Reddy,
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Home
based low cost energy protein rich preparations using horsegram
for vulnerable groups (I.C.A.R.) Dr. Vijaya Khader
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Screening
of forest foods consumed by tribals for b-carotene content (I.C.A.R.) Dr.P.Rajya Lakshmi and Dr.R.Manorama Funded by International Agencies
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Strengthening
PG education in foods and nutrition and child development in Agricultural
Universities (U.N.D.P./ F.A.O)Department
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Rural
food enterprises for production of low cost supplementary foods using
millets and legumes (I.D.R.C.)Dr. P. Geeravani
and Dr V.Vimala
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Development
of Alternative Indicators of Food & Nutrition Security (IFPRI, ICRISAT
& ANGRAU) Dr.Kim Chang, Dr.L.Haddad
and Dr.P.Yasoda Devi
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Therapeutic
food supplementation to rural & tribal children of ICDS scheme of
Andhra Pradesh state (World Bank)Dr. P. Yashoda Devi, Dr. Vijaya Khader and Dr.S.Renuka
2001 – 2006
Title
: Development of Nectars and
nectar blends
with fruits available in A.P
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. K. Aruna |
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| Co-Investigators : |
Dr. V. Vimala & Dr. Dhanalakshmi |
| Funding
Agency : |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research New Delhi |
| Duration : |
2 years (1999-'01) |
| Budget : |
Rs.15,33,750/- |
Objectives:
General :
To develop nectar with
selected seasonal fruits (Papaya, Guava, Custard apple etc.) and fruit blends
available in Andhra Pradesh and to study the keeping quality of the developed products.
Specific :
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To
develop nectars from selected fruits (Papaya, Guava, Custard apple etc.)
available locally
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To
develop' nectar from fruit blends (Papaya, Guava, Custard apple etc.)
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To
develop fruit pulps and powders from fruits available locally (Papaya,
Guava, Custard apple etc.) and to use further in the preparation
of nectars
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To
study the keeping quality of developed nectars
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To
test the consumer acceptability of nectars through sale outlets
Summary:
Ten pulpy fruits - Amla (small), Apple, Banana, Guava, Musk melon, Mango (Banesha), Mango (Raw), Papaya, Pomegranate, Sapota and 6 juicy fruits - Black grapes, Green grapes,
Mango (Rasalu), Orange, Pineapple and Watermelon
available in Andhra Pradesh were used without or with blending in combination
of juicy-juicy, juicy-pulpy and pulpy-pulpy. Thus developed 16 nectars and 127 nectar blends.
Five flavours namely plain, cardamom, ginger, mint
and cumin were accepted as flavouring agents. Out of total 715 nectars developed 80 nectars
and 635 nectar blends consisted natural flavours. Trained
panel members evaluated the developed nectars and 16 nectars / blends were
selected. Amla with Papaya and Mango (Rasalu), Banana with Mango (Baneshan)
and Water melon, Guava with Pine apple, Mango (Baneshan),
Mango (Rasalu) and Mango (Raw), Mango (Raw) and with black grapes, Mango (Rasalu),
Mango (Baneshan) and with Mango (Rasalu)
and green grape, Papaya with Pine apple, Pine apple and water melon were
finally selected as the best ones, among the developed.
Title : Studies
on Fisherwomen in Coastal Ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala
and Tamilnadu
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. Vijaya Khader |
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CCPI : |
Mr. K. Dhanapal, A.P.
Dr.
J. Lakshmi, A.P.
Dr.
R. Narayana Kumar, A.P.
Dr.
R. Sathidas, Dr. Femina, Kerala.
Mr. N.S. Sudhakara,
Karnataka.
Dr.
H. Mohammad Kasim, Tamilnadu
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| Funding agency
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N. A. T. P., World bank |
| Duration : |
2½ years (June 2001 -
Dec 2003) |
| Budget : |
Rs.54 lakhs |
Objectives :
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To study the nutritional status of fisher women in
the coastal area of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala
and Tamilnadu
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Diet survey, anthropometry and clinical examination
on sub- samples are conducted
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Provision of training on alternative income
generation activities which includes Mari culture practices and
development of value added fishery products to the community
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Awareness development of post harvest fishery
management for the community
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Empowerment of fisher women on natural calamity
management
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Guiding the fisher women folk to form self help
groups providing ways and means for raising the capital for the ventures
and information of marketing and revenue realization.
Summary:
A total of 9
villages from Andhra Pradesh, 8 villages from Karnataka, 5 villages from Kerala and 6 villages from Tamil Nadu
were surveyed. Most of the families
(80.7%) were landless while few had (18.2%) owned land. Among the fisher families, indebtedness was
found to be a serious problem (44.9%) and the majority of them obtained loans
from non-institutional sources (78.9%) with high interest (25%). It was found that consumption of
micronutrients was more in Kerala. It was observed that 2.9% of women were severely malnourished, 10.5% were mildly malnourished, 17.1% were low normal and 49.4% were normal. Prevalence of Anaemia
was very high. Their awareness about
hygiene and sanitation was poor and they required training in improved practices. Training programmes were conducted for income generation. Educational material were also developed. Received two patents for equipment developed - Low cost ice cream machine and Compact table for fisher women.
Title : Effect
of irradiation on quality parameters. Shelf life and acceptability of selected commonly consumed foods in Andhra
Pradesh
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. C. Anurag Cheturvedi |
| Funding
Agency : |
Board of Research in Nuclear
Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy.
Govt.
of India, New
Delhi.
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| Duration : |
3 years (2002- 2005) |
| Budget : |
Rs.38.39 lakhs |
Objectives :
General :
To study the effect of irradiation on quality
parameters. Shelf life and acceptability of selected
commonly consumed foods in Andhra Pradesh.
Specific :
- To select and
carry out baseline study of quality parameters bothupon
arrival and during storage of the foods.
- To study the amenability of the above foods to
radiation processing and standardization of irradiation protocols.
- To study the quality and sensory attributes of
irradiated and non-irradiated control samples during storage.
- To make recommendation for approval of radiation
processing and publication of data.
Results Achieved so far: The results indicate that radiation
processing improved the microbiological quality of foods. However, while total
bacterial Count reduced with the increase in the dose of radiation, no such
effect could be obtained in case of fungus. The different genus of fungus
identified were Aspergillus and Rhizopus
in millets, oilseeds and dry fruits, Aspergillus in
mango bar and papad, penicillium
in tamarind and Fusaruim in coriander seeds.Vitamin E content decreased with increase in the
radiation dose. Free fatty acids in oilseeds decreased on radiation. However,
increase in the radiation dose did not have any effect on FFA content. Radiation
resulted in slight variation in the Sensory scores of control and radiation
treated samples. A colour change was observed in
dried figs and tamarind on storage.
Title : Promotion of perennial GLVs
through peoples' intervention
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. P. Rajyalakshmi |
| Co-Investigators : |
Dr. CH. Venugopal Reddy |
| Funding
Agency : |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi |
| Duration : |
1-3-2003 to 1-3-2006 (3 years) |
| Budget : |
Rs. 11,97,504/- |
Objectives :
General : To promote perennial GLVs through peoples intervention
Specific :
- To find the feasibility of cultivation and
multiplication of seed material of the edible forest
- GLVs to the agroclimatic conditions of experimental area
- To promote cultivation and multiplication of
potential seed material by distribution to farmers/households in the
selected mandals of Ranga
Reddy district
- To develop recipes/products for preservation using
the GLVs
- To study bio-availabillity
of beta carotene from the selected culinary recipes prepared with GLVs
- To popularize consumption of the GLVs
in and around the area of study
Summary :
Baseline Survey was conducted in the selected three mandals namely Samshabad, Moinabad and Chevella of Ranga Reddy district. Information pertaining to GLV crops
grown, cultivation, consumption, and attitudes of the farmers pertaining to the
cultivation of new GLV crops was collected. Experimental trials were conducted at the University college farm to
study the feasibility of cultivation of forest GLVs
procured from the agency areas. Based on the results 7 perennials and 2 annuals
were selected for promotion. Nutrient
analysis and Development of recipes were carried out. Education material was
developed to create awareness and promotion of consumption of the selected GLVs in and around the study area.
Title : To study the effect of feeding
malted food on the nutritional status of
vulnerable groups
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. Vijaya Khader & Dr. Uma Maheswari |
| Funding
Agency : |
Directorate of Biotechnology, New Delhi |
| Duration : |
2 Years (2005-'07) |
| Budget : |
Rs. 10,01,420/- |
Objective : To study the effect of feeding malted food on the nutritional status of
vulnerable group of population.
Results achieved so far :
Amylase rich foods(ARF) were developed using, malted ragi, wheat & greengram and
suitable products were also developed using ARF mixes and were subjected to sensory evaluation. The products developed were ragi laddu, wheat laddu, ragi porridge and roti with wheat mix. All the prepared products were well accepted by the panel members.
Further plan of work is under progress.
Title :
Biotechnology for Nutritional Improvement
-Popularization of Sorghum Enterprises for Income Generation and Nutrition
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr V. Vimala, Dr. Kamini Devi, Dr. S. Shobha, Ms.Kanwaljit kaur |
| Funding
Agency : |
A P Netherlands
Biotechnology Programme, Hyderabad |
| Duration : |
2.5 Years (2005-'07) |
| Budget : |
Rs.36 lakhs |
Objectives :
- To formulate appropriate enterprises and marketing
strategies
- To elaborate appropriate technical and management
systems for establishing small scale sorghum processing enterprises in
rural Andhra Pradesh
- To develop and popularize the use of fermented sorghum based products
Results Achieved So Far :
The project is planned with dehulling
technology forming the key component. Women groups representing sorghum-growing
areas will be trained in product development and establishment of enterprise. Ten
enterprises will be developed in sorghum growing areas for value addition to
sorghum and for economic benefit and nutritional upliftment
of women and children in the target areas. Fermented sorghum based products will
be developed and popularize the project is in progress.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
Title
: Assessment of Early
Childhood Education in Janshala programme
in Hyderabad, Krishna and East Godavari
Districts of Andhra Pradesh
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Project advisor : |
Dr. (Mrs.) T R Rayalu. |
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Project No |
Location |
Principal
Investigators |
Co-Investigator |
| 1.
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Hyderabad |
Dr. S. Ratna Kumari |
Dr. Nasreen Banu |
| 2.
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Krishna
Dist |
Dr. L.Uma Devi
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Mrs. C.Ratna Prabha |
| 3.
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East Godavari Dist. |
Dr.
M. Sarada Devi |
Dr. L. Uma Devi |
| Funding
Agency : |
District Primary Education Programme (DPEP),
Department of Education,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
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| Duration : |
6 months (July to Dec.,2004) |
| Budget : |
Rs.6,60,000/- |
Objectives:
- To study the perceptions of ECE workers on the need
and importance of early childhood education .
- To study the effectiveness of early childhood training on teacher's
performance.
- To study the effectiveness of monitoring systems
under Janshala programme
- To study the effectiveness of readiness programme in 1st class children
Summary :
ECE teachers strongly agreed that ECE centres
strengthen and motivate school readiness in children. All teachers felt that
ECE programme promotes all round development of
children. Teachers felt that the ECE training was very effective in planning
and implementation of ECE activities. Favourable
perceptions of ECE teachers increase effectiveness of ECE programmes.
Training in ECE component increased the competencies of teachers there by
increasing the children's performance. Regular monitoring of ECE centres resulted in efficient functioning of ECE centres. Implementation of school readiness programme enhanced the performance ofchildren
in 1st grade.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Title :
Energy
Requirements in Agricultural Sector
| Principal Investigator : |
Mrs. Gita Dendukuri |
| Funding
Agency : |
Indian Council of Agricultural
Research, New Delhi |
| Duration : |
10 Years (20 January 1981 - 31sy March 1991) |
Objectives :
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To
Carry out energy audit of crop production, livestock husbandry,
post-harvest activities and rural living on area basis
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To
carry out in-depth studies in energy of different occupations and identify
wasteful uses of energy
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To
develop energy-efficient farm power machinery packages and management
practices which reduce dependence
on commercial energies supplementing and substituting with alternative
energy sources in production agriculture at different levels of
productivity with least energy input cost, post-harvest activities and
rural living.
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To
field try recommendations for verification and demonstration for benefit
of potential users
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To disseminate
information regarding energy management in agriculture
APPAREL & TEXTILES
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Title of the scheme |
Period |
Investigators |
Funding Agency |
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Consumer
Preferences &
Problems with Handloom Textiles of A. P |
1.7.90 - 30.6.93 |
Dr. R.Vatsala |
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Title :
Computer aided apparel designing
| Principal Investigator : |
Dr. Mary Jacob and Mrs D. Anitha |
| Funding
Agency : |
Indian Council of Agricultural
Research, New Delhi |
| Duration : |
2.5 Years (01.01.2001-30.06.2003) |
| Budget : |
Rs. 12, 03,
640/- |
Objectives :
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To
develop patterns
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To
develop CAD Manual
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To
develop patterns library
Summary:
About 80 basic patterns
suitable for various dress styles (bodies slope's, sleeves, skirts, collars,
pants, pockets, etc) were created in a standard size i.e., 34" and were
graded to other sizes ranging from 32' - 40". A training manual of the
software was developed after practically working out. A library of the
ready-to-use patterns was prepared. The patterns available in the apparel
library were of actual size, which can be directly printed through a plotter
and tried for fit. This pattern library will be of great use for all those working
with the software, which is provided in compact disc along with the manual. Also, developed 30 CAD Teaching Manuals of worth Rs. 1500/- each along with a CD for sale.
THRUST
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Future research of home science requires attention to the
following prioritized areas. These areas are identified and listed based on
changing world scenario and are also considering need of Indian population.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
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Interventions
for Community health and nutrition improvement and food systems in
Calamities
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Post
harvest technologies : Food
processing, Shelf life improvement and eco friendly food additives
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Eco
friendly Packaging and Labeling
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Toxicants,
Adulterants, Safety and Quality of
food
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Health
foods, Designed foods and Specialty foods
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Commercialization
of traditional foods
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Rapid
methods of estimation of community parameters and detection of physico- chemical characteristics, sensory and
microbiological qualities
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Computerized
software for addressing Food and Nutrition demands
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND
FAMILY STUDIES
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Early
childhood education
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Women's
issues related to family and social participation
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Management
of children with special needs
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Dynamics
of family living
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
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Consumer
education
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Dynamics
of management
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Ergonomic
studies
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Space
management
APPAREL AND TEXTILES
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Functional
clothing
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Eco-friendly
value addition to agro & animal waste
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Smart
textiles
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Software
development
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