Category Archives: Group: Rural Infrastructure

Down The Memory Lane – IARD 6020 (Reflection Paper)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

 India with its rich vernacular tradition has a constant rise in population and food security is threatened by myriads of issues. Agriculture and other allied activities constitute the single largest component of grass domestic product and contribute a fair … Continue reading →

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Project Presentation Schedules

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Here is the schedule for IARD project presentations which will be held on 12th February and 13th of February (Word and PDF versions): http://2011iard6020.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/project-presentation-schedule.pdf http://2011iard6020.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/project-presentation-schedule.doc

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Community and Food

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Dear Everyone, I’m starting to realize that food tastes a lot yummier when the person responsible for growing or making the food is right in front of you, rather than going to a grocery store where there is no real … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Education on Rural Communities

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

Lucas Fuess Alicia Harris Alysson Jones-Brimmer The Effects of Education on Rural Communities This paper will discuss levels of education in rural India, ranging primary school through adult and extension education.  Skills and knowledge are the keys to advancement in … Continue reading →

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An Indian Holiday

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Today started with a visit to Shilparamam Village, which is an arts,crafts, and cultural village. Our main goal here was to purchase clothing, jewelry, scarfs, wall hangings, bags, etc. but when we arrived, there was a bull dressed in a … Continue reading →

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TNAU Architecture

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

The TNAU campus left an impression on me, particularly the architecture. The first TNAU building we went to was built over 100 years ago and had beautiful red sandstone reminiscent of Mughal Architecture. TNAU students informed me that it was … Continue reading →

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Real rural interaction

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Really enjoyed the whole day and it is fun to be in rural infrastructure group. Our visit to Kothapally village was a great experience and gained a good knowledge on watershed management. The ICRISAT officials explained us about the activities … Continue reading →

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Fun in Hyderabad

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

The rural infrastructure group is having an incredible experience in this southern Indian city! Yesterday, we touched down in Hyderabad, the last city on our Indian tour. Four of us set out almost immediately to explore the city and see … Continue reading →

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चाय के बारे में: on tea

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Janurary 6-10, Coimbatore and Ooty In this entry, I am opting to teach you a bit about tea in order to express my thoughts on the myriad activities we have been undertaking the past few days. My information source for … Continue reading →

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Ooty is gorgeous

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Though I have been to Ooty several times,this trip is the most memorable one.The scenic beauty and greenery and the presence of Cornellians made me feel that I was back in Ithaca. Well the talk by Dr.Selvaraj from the horticultural … Continue reading →

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