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National workshop on vetiver technology
The India Vetiver Network is conducting a three day National workshop on vetiver from 21st to 23rd of February, at Cochin, Kerala. This workshop provides the means for low cost and immediate action using a proven and tested technology.
The vetiver system (VS), originally known as vetiver grass technology (VGT) is a low cost simple technology for soil and water conservation and environmental protection.
Environmental friendly
It is an effective means to prevent soil erosion and sediments erosion, for water conservation, land reclamation and water quality improvement through pollution control. Being vegetative it is also environmentally friendly, according to Mr. P. Haridas, conference convenor.
Creating awareness
The main objective of the workshop is to introduce to new and existing users the state-of-knowledge and practice of the Vetiver System for proven and low-cost environmental protection and natural disaster management and will be oriented towards practice and applications in India.
The meet aims to bring together key stakeholders from agriculture, industry, highways, railways, irrigation, drainage, mining, health and urban management both from the private and public sectors.
Existing potential
It will provide information and insight on the opportunities and potential that exist for application of the Vetiver system by most of the sectors involved in rural and community development, and infrastructure development.
These include railways, highways, canals, levees, pollution control, waste water improvement. Other applications include handicrafts and plant based medicines. Overseas participants are welcome.
For more details contact Mr. P. Haridas, Conference Convenor, Thykkat Pannikot House, P.O.Thiruvali- 679 348, Malappuram District, Kerala, e mail: pottekadharidas@gmail.com Phone: 0483 2721168, mobile: 09447060057.
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