Journal of Social Welfare and Management

The major fruits grown in India include mango, banana, papaya, orange, mosumbi, guava, apple, pineapple, sapota, ber, pomegranate, strawberry, litchi etc. Sapota, also known as “Chikku” in North India, being a deep rooted and drought-resistant crop has been found to be an ideal plant for two tier cropping system with chillies as an intercrop in dry areas of Tuticorin district. This paper attempts to examine cost and returns of Sapota cultivation in Tuticorin District. The proportionate random sampling technique has been adopted to select 40 Sapota farmers from Kovilpatti and 40 Sapota farmers from Puthur blocks of Tuticorin district. Percentage analysis, averages, ranking method and standard deviation, chi square tests and probability analysis were used for the analysis. The results from this study were found that the net return that is cost of production over gross return was Rs.22430.50 in Kovilpatti and it was Rs.13182.80 in Puthur. Yield per acre in money term was Rs.29683.70 in Kovilpatti and Rs.17864.30 in Puthur. Net return figures also show a higher in Kovilpatti compared to Puthur. In Kovilpatti block, the most important problems in the production of Sapota were heavy investments, pest and disease and climatic factors which were ranked as first, second and third respectively. Long gestation period and inadequate credit facilities were ranked fourth and fifth. In Puthur block, it was clear from the analysis that the most important factor which severely affected mango production was the pest and disease, needs heavy investment and climate factors which were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Inadequate credit facilities and Long gestation period were ranked fourth and fifth respectively. Based on the results of the present study it is concluded that there is a need for adequate attention towards mitigating various constraints for overall development of Sapota cultivation which has occupied a major place in cropping system in the study area, so as to improve the economic level of the rural people by providing employment. Thus, it could be concluded that investment in Sapota orchard was economically feasible and financially viable in both the blocks.

Keywords: Agriculture; Orchard; Horticulture; Intercrop; Indirect cost; Depreciation.

Background: Motivational interviewing (MI) is a bio psychosocial strategy aimed at implementing health-related behavioral modification through counselling in a provider-client interaction in healthcare. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder of glycemic control influenced by diet, physical activity and lifestyle, all of which are influenced by MI. Objective: To evaluate the evidence for use of MI in people with DM. Methods: A systematic review was performed using search terms, “motivational interviewing and diabetes/diabetic” to identify studies which were descriptively categorized under prevention and treatment of DM. Results: Of the 27 included studies , there was one study on prevention, 21 studies on treatment (effects of treatment=15; patient perceptions=6) and five studies on effects of professional education/ training. Conclusion: The evidence for MI’s use in DM is inconclusive, with mixed findings reported in studies. MI had a positive trend for producing better glycemic control and better patient perceptions and adherence to prescribed regimen of exercise/ physical activity.

Keywords: Behavioral counselling; Lifestyle modification; Metabolic syndrome; biopsychosocial model.

The primary actions of the strategic human resource manager is to translate business strategies into HR priorities. HRM is a strategic approach to the acquisition, motivation, development and management of the organization’s human resources.It is a specialized field that attempts to develop an appropriate corporate culture, and introducing programmes which reflect and support the core values to the enterprise and ensure its success.The techniques for the application of HRM will include much familiar function of personnel managers, such a manpower planning, selection, performance appraisal, salary administration, training and management development. These will be overlaid by special programme designed to improve communication systems, involvement commitment and productivity. 

Keywords: Introduction of HRM; Concept of Strategy; Importance; Significance of HR policies and practices; Organization structure and HR department.

The Constitution of India seeks to secure for all its citizens, among other things, social and economic justice, equality of status and opportunity and assured the dignity of the individual. Several provisions have been incorporated in the constitution for safeguarding and promoting the interests of the scheduled tribes in various spheres so as to enable them to the join the national mainstream. This paper addresses the socio-economic status of the scheduled tribes in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. In the sample, majority of the households are the tribe of Konda Dora. Majority of the sample households in the study area are Hindus and more than 70 per cent of the sample population are illiterate. Cultivation is primary occupation participated by the most heads of the sample households. Income from cultivation supports majority of the sample population. More than 53 per cent of the cultivators have farm income around Rs.2, 000.00 to Rs.5, 000.00. Even though the wage laborers are more in the sample population, the share of income derived from that is less when compared to cultivation. There is a need to put more attention on educational aspects of scheduled tribes, where this only can motivate them for future life.