Director's Corner
Human's carbon footprint changed the cycle of Nature and deteriorated environment . The world is facing many challenges and crises and the biggest crisis is Climate Change . To fight against the climate change we need to save the Nature. Stay Safe !!!
- Dr. Vinitaa ApteFounder Director, TERRE
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Common Name:
Bur Flower-Tree,
Leichhardt Pine,
Kadam.
Scientific name:
Neolamarckia Cadamba
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Kadam is an evergreen, tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. The genus name honours French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. It has scented orange flowers in dense globe-shaped clusters. The flowers are used in perfumes. The tree is grown as an ornamental plant and for timber and paper-making.
Description-A fully mature tree can reach up to 45 m (148 ft) in height. It is a large tree with a broad crown and straight cylindrical bole. It is quick growing, with broad spreading branches and grows rapidly in the first 6–8 year
Ecology:-
Cadamba is native to the following areas:
• Southern China
• Indian subcontinent: India (n. & w.); Bangladesh; Nepal; Sri Lanka
• Southeast Asia: Cambodia; Laos; Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam, Indonesia; Malaysia; Papua New Guinea; Australia
Use:-
The fruit and inflorescences are reportedly edible by humans. The fresh leaves are fed to cattle. lamarckia is grown as an ornamental, and for low-grade timber and paper. The timber is used for plywood, light construction, pulp and paper, boxes and crates, dug-out canoes, and furniture components. Kadamba yields a pulp of satisfactory brightness and performance as a hand sheet
Religious significance:
Kadamba is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. In North India, it is associated with Krishna while in the south it is known as "Parvati’s tree". Radha and Krishna are supposed to have conducted their love play in the hospitable and sweet-scented shade of the kadamba tree.
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 DragonflyDragonflies (suborder Anisoptera) are heavy-bodied, strong-flying insects that hold their wings horizontally both in flight and at rest. An adult dragonfly has three distinct segments, the head, thorax, and abdomen as in all insects. The head is large with very short antennae. It is dominated by the two compound eyes, which cover most of its surface. The compound eyes are made up of ommatidia, the numbers being greater in the larger species. Dragonflies are powerful and agile fliers, capable of migrating across the sea, moving in any direction, and changing direction suddenly. In flight, the adult dragonfly can propel itself in six directions
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Earthworm
An earthworm is a terrestrial invertebrate that belongs to the class Clitellata, order Oligochaeta, phylum Annelida. They exhibit a tube-within-a-tube body plan, are externally segmented with corresponding internal segmentation, usually have setae on all segments. They occur worldwide where soil water and temperature allow. Earthworms are commonly found in soil, eating a wide variety of organic matter. This organic matter includes plant matter, living protozoa, rotifers, nematodes, bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. An earthworm's digestive system runs the length of its body. It respires through its skin.Earthworms have no special respiratory organs. Gases are exchanged through the moist skin and capillaries, where the oxygen is picked up by the hemoglobin dissolved in the blood plasma and carbon dioxide is released. Water, as well as salts, can also be moved through the skin by active transport.
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship
Award Ceremony 2019-20
(27th July 2020)
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On the occasion of Memorial Day of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India, On 27 th July 2020 TERRE Policy Centre has awarded Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship to 8 fellowship winners and 1 consolation prize winner. Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation TERRE conducted award ceremony on online platform.
Chief guests for the award ceremony was Dr. Ashok Mangotra (Former Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and Former Joint Secretary to the President Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam), Dr. Vinita Apte (Founder Director, TERRE Policy Centre) and Dr. Rajendra Shende (Chairman, TERRE Policy Centre)
Award Ceremony was initiated with Vasundhara Geet and followed by introductory speech of Dr. Vinita Apte. Then the event was followed with the names announcement of all the 9 winners. Mr. Ashok Mangotra addressed the winners and shared his experience with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and guided winners to have a practical approach for their research. Dr. Rajendra Shende shared his incidences and experiences when he meet with Dr. Kalam and Mr. Mangotra in the past when Dr. Kalam was serving as President of India. Dr. Shende encourages participants for their future endeavor. All fellowship winners were honoured with the Certificate of Excellence and the fellowship amount of INR 10,000/
Name of the Winners are as given below-
Naveen Kumar V
M. Pharm. - Pharmacology First Year, SRM College of Pharmacy,
Tamil Nadu (21 year).
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Janani G
M. Tech Biotechnology, PSG college of technology,
Coimbatore (23 year).
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Karthikka M
PG Scholar, PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore (22 year).
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Swapnil Pawar & Sunil Pawar
Student, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce,
Pune (19 year).
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Shruti Belose & Arti Desai
Student, SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul,
Navi Mumbai (19 year).
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Raja Balasaraswathi S
Student, PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore (20 year).
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Venkatalakshmi R
M. Tech Biotechnology, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore (23 year).
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Bhagyashri Patil
Student, D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts & Science,
Solapur (21 year).
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And Consolation winner is –
Vedant Mishra
B.Tech mechanical, PSIT College of Engineering,
Kanpur (19 year).
The Award ceremony was Live streamed on YouTube and Facebook page of TERRE Policy Centre.
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Livelihood Generation for Local Community through Nursery Preparation at Keonjhar, Odisha
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TERRE Policy Centre and IDP (India Development Project) started plant nursery preparation at Keonjhar, Odisha. In this project (SHG) self help group of widows were actively participated.
Around 200 widows were actively participated and developed nursery with continuous efforts for taking care of saplings. Native plant species like nursery Cashew, Gamar, Acacia, Papaya, Guava saplings are grown by the SHG's. This project will help to generate large scale livelihood opportunity for the local community through the nursery setup. TERRE Policy Centre actively supported and guided for the plant nursery project.
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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Plantation Completion
For Year 2020-21
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TERRE Policy Centre has completed plantation for the FY 2020-21 at Wadachi wadi, Pune. Total 15000 Plants with 24 different native plant species were planted on 13.63 Ha. with 3 x 3 meters spacing interval. Plantation of 8 to 10 feet height were carried out in two phase at Wadachi wadi with the support of Persistent Foundation and TATA Motors. First phase plantation completed During 23/06/2020 to 05/07/2020 in which 7500 plants were planted by TERRE Policy Centre. Second Phase was plantation was completed during 13/07/2020 to 19/07/2020 in which 7200 planted successfully.
After successful completion of Plantation, the maintenance of Planted trees and regular watering system was setup by the field team on 21st July 2020. Regular watering for the plant will be carried out using water tanker supply whenever required. One full time care taker is appointed on the site for regular maintenance of plated trees
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Plant Name |
Sr.No. |
Plant Name |
Sr.No. |
Plant Name |
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Balcooa Bamboo |
9 |
Amaltash |
17 |
Kashid |
| 2 |
Arjuna |
10 |
Wad |
18 |
Shisu |
| 3 |
Karanj |
11 |
Neem |
19 |
Manwel |
| 4 |
Kancahana |
12 |
Jackfruit |
20 |
Petrofarm |
| 5 |
Manwel Bamboo |
13 |
Kadam |
21 |
Chinch |
| 6 |
Jamun |
14 |
Badam |
22 |
Ranbhendi |
| 7 |
Ramphal |
15 |
Coconut |
23 |
Mohwa |
| 8 |
Sitaphal |
16 |
Teak |
24 |
Pimpal |
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On 16th July 2020, TERRE Policy Centre has launched Fort Night Magazine for school children's in Marathi language. This Magazine will be published twice in a month followed with total 17 issues through out the year till June 2021.
This Magazine is specially designed for students from 4th to 7th standard. This Nisarg Rang will help to increase environmental and biodiversity related awareness in students. Interesting information about animals, birds, trees and different things related with nature will be published in Nisarg Rang.
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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About TERRE New Initiate "Nisarg Rang" Magazine
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Being on social media or school chats the environment is currently the topic of concern and discussion regarding the birds around us, the moths on the walls, the ants in the kitchen, the trees on the road, the sunlight, the wind, the rain, the cold. There is curiosity about this component of the environment, but there are no answers to the questions that arise from it. We will now visit you every fortnight with answers to many such questions that children may have. We are going to unveil the treasure of nature to you in this short Magazine. In this magazine students, we will receive information in a simple way which will make the students understand easily, to explore the world of birds, insects, wildlife, forests, different trees, rivers, seas and even in the sky. Twice a month we will take you to the nature tour.
All you have to do is register with us.
…………………….So let's go on this journey with nature
Magazine information
- This magazine is for the students of 4th to 7th standard, containing interesting and mysteries knowledge from the treasure of nature. The issue will be published every 15th day from July 16, 2020.
- 17 such issues will be published twice a month this year.
- All issues will be published in artistic Marathi language.
- Name, full address, e-mail id and mobile phone number must be given while registering the name.
Subscription Fee
The Annual fee for institutions is INR 10,000/- only, it is mandatory to give the names of all the students. We will provide the user name and password to the specific institute. Students can read issues using login credentials.
for individual student subscription charges are INR 200/- per year.
Account details:
Account holder’s name- TERRE Policy Centre
Account Number - 60042896475
IFSC Code - MAHB000024
Bank Name and Address - Bank of Maharashtra Kothrud, Pune - 411038
................For Query Contact
020 25448650
9028860732
https://nisargaranga.com/
terrepolicycentre@gmail.com
Website
www.terrepolicycentre.com
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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Teachers Olympiad
(17th Edition - July 2020)
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TERRE conducted its 17th edition of Teachers Olympiad, which is an online competition scheduled every month. TERRE Policy Centre in collaboration with Earth Day Network launched this Olympiad to encourage the teachers to spread awareness about environmental issues among students.
 Winner of Teachers Olympiad - July, 2020:
Mr. Vinod Phate
Janta Highschool Kothali, Maharashtra
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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6th Edition of Environmental Awareness based National Level Online Quiz Competition
TERRE OLYMPIAD
Coming Soon................
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TERRE Warrior of the Month
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A field team of the TERRE Policy Centre is continuously working hard in extreme climatic conditions on the field for the protection, maintenance and watering at different plantation sites of TERRE. Mr. Dongre (Age-60 ) is TERRE warrior who belongs from the village Mhalunge, Tehsil Mulshi, District-Pune, Maharashtra. He is working as a caretaker at Mhalunge plantation site from last 3 Years. Watering on hilly plantation site is one of the biggest challenges in hot summer. Mr.Dongre has c  ontinuously added his efforts for watering at Mhalunge Plantation. Lifting water cans, pipes on the shoulder and walking on the hills is not an easy task for the one. He is successfully taking care and watering total 16000 plants planted on 32.68 Hectors of land. He is playing an important role in the afforestation and biodiversity conservation at Mhalunge plantation site. Considering his efforts and hard work TERRE Policy Centre declared Mr. Dongre as TERRE warrior of the Month. |
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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King cobra
(Ophiophagus Hannah)
The K ing Cobra ( Ophiophagus hannah), also known as the hamadryad, is a venomous snake species in the family Elapidae, endemic to forests from India through Southeast Asia. It is threatened by habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2010. It is the world's longest venomous snake. Adult king cobras are 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) long. The longest known individual measured 5.85 m (19.2 ft). It is the sole member of the genus Ophiophagus. It preys chiefly on other snakes and occasionally on some other vertebrates, such as lizards and rodents.
The king cobra has a wide distribution in South and Southeast Asia. The king cobra's diet consists primarily of other snakes and lizards, including Indian cobra, banded krait, rat snake, pythons, green whip snake, keel back, banded wolf snake and Blyth’s reticulated snake. It also hunts Malabar pit viper and hump-nosed pit viper by following their odour trails. In Singapore, one was observed swallowing a Clouded monitor. When food is scarce, it also feeds on other small vertebrates, such as birds, and rodents. After a large meal, it lives for many months without another one because of its slow metabolic rate.
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“Celebrate This Year Ganeshotsva with Eco-Friendly OR Clay Idol of Ganesha, to reduce water pollution”.
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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Youth Presences Crises as Opportunity
These days addressing each other over email has seen a change. It has become customary almost to address each other with a gesture of concern- “hope you are doing well”. In these times of COVID 19, hope is a public good that is much in need. Tales of caution and self-restraint being absolutely necessary have been explored for the potential they hold by one group the most - the youth. Winston Churchill once said ‘Never waste a good crisis’. Today the fertile and driven minds of the youth in India have taken the opportunity to innovate and aid the society in a difficult time. From examples of youth leading the way in distributing COVID -aid to finding creative solutions in agriculture and other neglected areas during the crisis, youth have found a way to not only be adaptable but also shoulder the social responsibilities in these times. TERRE Policy’s long running Kalam Research fellowship acknowledged and awarded this commitment of the youth to creating sustainable solutions towards environmental issues.
It is certainly also a difficult time for the youth who are facing a hard time in their learning endeavors. Hours of sitting in front of the computers for classes, coupled with lack of proper infrastructure has increased the digital divide. But their undying spirit to educate and be educated has seen them embrace the online mode with a keen interest, joining several forums and collaborating to create meaningful learning experiences. The youth have taken this lesson in empathy and compassion towards the distressed in these times and provided us with the inspiration that the new normal is hopeful and will bring much needed change in society.
........Rohan Atrawalkar
M.A. in Development Studies
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My Relationship With TERRE (The Earth)
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Ms. Shruti Belose to TERRE team on APJ Abdul Kalam Fellowship
"TERRE Policy Centre brought a ray of hope and enthusiasm into us to bring something innovative for the environment to recover and grow from its deterioration condition. It was a pleasure to be awarded as a TERRE's fellow for the project we were working for and which made us work more harder towards the same and to achieve the goals we were planning for o  ur project. During this process the entire TERRE policy centre team has shown extraordinary efforts to manage the selection process and the award ceremony on a digital platform amidst the pandemic .The selection process was fair and efficient. All the updates were conveyed to us timely. Dr. Ashok Magnotra Sir shared few memories of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam that truly motivated us all during the Award ceremony. The work done by TERRE Policy Center has inspired us to further contribute towards Environment protection. It gives us immense pleasure to be associated with such an incredible organization. We are very thankful for this wonderful opportunity" |
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Issue 08 l August 2020
NEWSLETERRE
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Sir, Please Check the Almanac and Tell When this Corona will Get Out of
our World.........?
Courtesy:
Dhanraj Garad
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NUMBER OF THE MONTH
10
Global methane levels soar to record high
Annual emissions of the greenhouse gas have risen by almost 10% in the past two decades, driven by agriculture and the gas industry.
Global methane emissions have risen nearly 10% over the past two decades, resulting in record-high atmospheric concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas.
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QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Question- BS-6 Vehicle Emission Norms Effective in India By?
A) January 2020
B) June 2019
C) December2019
D) April 2020
If you know the answer, send us at
info@terrepolicycentre.com
Answer for last month's question:
d) Bandra - Worli
Winner of the last month's question:
Mr. Pratik Tambe
(Mumbai)
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Issue 08 l August 2020
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