Category: melia dubia
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Why Wood Pellets from Indian Farms Could Be the Clean Fuel Our Power Plants Need
Every winter, North India faces severe air pollution. One major reason is the burning of crop stubble in states like Punjab and Haryana. To tackle this, the government has asked coal-based thermal power plants to mix biomass pellets with coal — a process called biomass co-firing. Most of these pellets are made from agricultural waste…
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Farmer’s Tree Health Checklist 2025
Seek advice from TreeDoctor : click here How to check if trees are healthy ? Area Healthy Signs (✅ Good) Unhealthy Signs (❌ Warning) Possible Reason Roots White, firm roots; deep penetration; no foul smell Black/brown, rotten roots; hollow/chewed roots; foul smell; shallow roots Root rot (fungus), termites, poor drainage Stem / Trunk Smooth bark,…
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Xylem Wood Filters: The Future of Clean Water in India’s Agroforestry Revolution
Discover how xylem wood filters could revolutionize water purification in India, based on MIT D-Lab research, and how TreeKisan can advance this eco-friendly innovation for rural communities.
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Hinduism and Farm-Grown Wood: Sacred Uses of Eucalyptus, Poplar, and Melia Dubia in Tradition and Modernity 2024
Wood has long held a sacred role in Hinduism, not only as a practical material but as a symbol of life, growth, and purification. Farm-grown trees such as eucalyptus, poplar, and Melia dubia (Malabar neem) are increasingly prominent in contemporary Hindu practices. This shift allows both sustainability and adherence to ancient traditions, where each type…
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Government tree plantation schemes in India 2024
Based on the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Agroforestry Research Institute estimates agroforestry to cover about 25 million. Agroforestry is a traditional practice in India. It is a sought-after land-use system due to its contribution to livelihoods, nutrition, energy, and environmental security. Trees outside forests increase the country’s tree cover and enhance ecosystem services;…
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Schemes for Agro-Forestry in India 2024
” Har Medh Par Ped ” Scheme (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/ cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive. The scheme is being implemented in 20 States viz. Andhra…