Demarcation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using Geospatial Technology in Edappadi Block, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India

Groundwater is one of the world's most valuable resources, which contributes 85% of drinking water supplies. It is imperative to explore ground-water zone for the utilization to the people. Edappadi block in Salem District, Tamil Nadu, is rocky terrain largely depends on groundwater for drinking and irrigation. One of the most useful tools for locating ground water potential zones is remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS). Different types of thematic maps, such as lithology, geomorphology, drainage density, slope, lineament, and land use/land cover, can be easily created by visual interpretation of IRS-1C, LISS-III data and maps are prepared using GIS. The water potential zones are determined using a rank and weightage approach. In order to demarcate the water potential zones, the vector overlay method is used. Lithology is given more weight than geomorphology, followed by lineament density, lineament frequency, lineament intersection, slope and land use/land cover. Based on the overall results, the potential zone of groundwater in the research region is divided into five groups: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Moderate, and Poor.

Farmers Perception towards Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Salem District

The aim of the study is to ascertain the perception of farmers towards Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).The research design adopted for this study is an ex-post facto. The present investigation was carried out in Konganapuram and Kadayampatti block of Salem district of Tamil Nadu. The duration of the study is from 2020-2021. As per the list provided by Joint Director of Agriculture and other officials farmers were selected from each village, who have registered under P.M.F.B.Y. Respondents were selected from each village through proportionate sampling method and the sample size was 117. Based on judges’ opinion and review of literature, the well-structured interview schedule was prepared and used to collect data from the respondents. The collected data were coded, quantified, classified, tabulated and analyzed with the help of frequency and percentage to get the inference. The statement like all farmers can pay the amount of premium under crop insurance ranked as I (MS - 2.52) followed by the damage caused by fire and electricity must be included in Insurance (MS - 2.44), It is mandatory for all farmers to get crop insurance (MS - 2.42) were ranked as 2 and 3 respectively. As crop insurance protects the farmers from the uncertainty of risk in farming like natural calamities (floods, droughts, cyclones, and earth quakes, etc.). That crop insurance is mandatory for every type of farmer; Government should take the initiative to give subsidies for small scale farmers and large-scale farmers as a basis of proportion to their income levels.

Analysis on knowledge level of recommended plant protection technologies in areca nut (Areca catechu) cultivation in Salem district of Tamil Nadu

Areca nut (Areca catechu) is one of the important cash crops in India. India ranks first in terms of area and production of areca nut and accounts of 54.07 per cent of its world production. The harvesting of nuts commence on the Tamil month of ‘Thai’ (Mid-January to Mid-February) and spread over six months in carrying out the post-harvest practices and marketing of nuts. This study was purposively conducted in Salem district 2018-2019 and occupies first position in area (2,421 hectares) of areca nut in Tamil Nadu. The Peddanackenpalyam, Valapddy, Gengavalli and Attur blocks were selected based on the 87.28 per cent of the area under areca nut in this district with a sample size of 120 areca nut farmers selected by using a proportionate random sampling technique. Most of the respondents (80.00 per cent) had knowledge level of medium to high level of knowledge on the recommended plant protection technologies in areca nut cultivation. It was mainly due to the medium to the high level of information seeking behaviour and social participation. The study revealed that the areca nut growers differed widely in their social characteristics. Most of the respondents had a medium to a high level of knowledge on recommended technologies in areca nut cultivation. This finding stressed the importance of formulating different extension strategies for different audiences by the change agency system.

A Study on the Effectiveness of Competency Mapping in Enhancing Organizational Excellence with Special Reference to Salem Steel Plant in Salem District of Tamilnadu

One of the four conditions gives rise to the need for OD interventions. First, the organization has a problem; something is “broken” Corrective actions - interventions - are implemented to “fix” the problem. Second, the organization sees an unrealized opportunity; something it wants is beyond its reach. Enabling actions - interventions - are developed to seize the opportunity. Third, features of the organization are out of alignments; parts of the organization are working at crosspurposes. Alignment activities - interventions - are developed to get things back “in sync”. Fourth, the vision guiding the organizations changes; yesterday’s vision is no longer good enough. Actions to build the necessary structures, processes, and culture to support the new vision. Interventions are developed to make the new vision a reality.

Study on Consumer Perception and Purchase Behavior of Computer in Salem District, Tamil Nadu

Computer is the integral part of every individual’s life in present era. That too in present scenario everybody needs their computer to carries over their daily operations. This increased need of computers need the customer’s opinion and factors influencing the decision on computer purchase. This paper elucidates the consumer’s behavior and perception during computer purchase in Salem district. The study has conducted with the objective of analyzing the perception of consumer during computer purchase and the factors influencing the computer purchase, and to suggest the factors to be considered while marketing the computers. The list of computer users is obtained from various sources and 300 samples were selected for this study based on stratified random sampling technique with equal weight age to each statra. The data was collected by send structured questionnaire to the customer’s email address which is collected from various selling outlets. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and chi squire analysis. Analysis explains certain demographic factors have influence on the perception on computers and family and other close circle, monthly income, occupation are also has role in determining the purchase. Even though we have tailor made computers, branded one is the choice of the customer that too the customers prefer buying in stores rather than online purchase.