Detection and characterization of Swinepox virus from pig population of Assam, a North Eastern state of India

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durlav Prasad Bora ◽  
Biswajyoti Borah ◽  
Mousumi Bora ◽  
Parikshit Kakati ◽  
Samsun Nehar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Pcr Amplification ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
The Other ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Swinepox Virus

Two outbreaks of Swinepox in pig population of north-east India were investigated. The disease was diagnosed based on clinical signs, lesions, electron microscopy and by molecular techniques. The virus was identified by PCR amplification targeting the viral late transcription factor-3 (VLTF-3) gene of swinepox virus. The VLTF-3 gene was cloned and sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis based on VLTF-3 gene sequence showed that the Swinepox viruses identified in these outbreaks were clustered along with the other Swinepox isolates reported across the globe and were distinctly separated from the other members of the poxviridae family. The north-eastern states of India, being a hub for pig husbandry, are the home for over a quarter of all India’s pig population. Till now swinepox was not reported from this part of India. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report on detection and characterization of swinepox from the north-eastern part of India.

Genetic Characterization of Indigenous Duck of North-East Region using Microsatellite Markers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Purabi Kaushik ◽  
Jnyanashree Saikia ◽  
Kabitabala Kalita ◽  
Rajjyoti Deka ◽  
J. Saharia
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Genetic Characterization ◽  
The Other ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
Brahmaputra Valley ◽  
East Region ◽  
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽  
Common Variety

Background: Duck farming plays a significant role, next to chicken in the socio-economic uplift men of the rural farmers of North-East India. Pati duck is the most common duck breed in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam and the other common variety reared in North-East India is Chara-Chambeli, however it originatein Kerala. Genetic characterization plays a significant role for formulation of breeding strategies for improvement of any breed. Microsatellites are codominant in nature and are highly polymorphic. High level of allelic variation, co-dominant mode of inheritance and potential for automated analysis make them an excellent tool for genotyping, mapping and genetic characterization. Pati duck is the most common duck breed in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam and the other common variety reared in North-East India is Chara-Chambeli however its origin in Kerela. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out to characterize these two duck breeds using microsatellite markers to evaluate the genetic diversity in these two duck population. Methods: For the present study, Blood sample were collected from 50 Patiducks and 50 Chara-Chambeli ducks from different parts of North-East India. Assessment of genetic characterization of duck breeds of north-east region were carried out using 16 microsatellite markers and population genetics analysis were done by POPGENE software. Result: In the present study, all the studied loci were highly polymorphic. Analysis generated a total of 41 microsatellite alleles. The number of observed alleles (Na) with an overall mean of 1.93±0.258. However, the effective number of alleles (Ne) with a mean of 1.6933±0.2712. The Shannon’s information index was found to a mean value of 0.5685±0.1693. The overall means for observed (HO) and expected (He) heterozygosities were 0.2889±0.2477 and 0.5289±0.0853, respectively. The chi-square (χ2) test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium revealed that all the loci are in within Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis in North-East India: patient profile and treatment outcome of patient attending RNTCP

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2856
Author(s):  
T. Kayia Priscilla Kayina ◽  
M. Shyami Tarao ◽  
Polly Nula
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Pulmonary Tb ◽  
North East India ◽  
Patient Profile ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Extra Pulmonary

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of global concern. India with its high burden of Tuberculosis, HIV and HIV-TB co-infection, this disease continue to have tremendous impact on its denizens especially the north-eastern states of the country because of its problem of HIV. It is imperative to understand every aspects of the disease for effective prevention and control.Methods: A retrospective record study of tuberculosis units was conducted.Results: The proportion of males was more as compared to females, with more cases seen with increasing age. Pulmonary TB was seen more among males, whereas extra-pulmonary TB was seen more among females. Favorable treatment outcome was seen in 84.7% of the population. HIV-TB Co-infection was seen 6.5% of the patients, with 46.3% having extra-pulmonary TB. Favorable treatment outcome was seen among them too.Conclusions: More common in males, showing increasing number of patients in older age group with favourable outcomes on treatment in all categories including HIV-TB co-infection patients.

scholarly journals An econometric approach between human development and poverty in North Eastern Region of India

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Rudra P. Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Regional Variation ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Econometric Approach

An understanding the linkage between human development and poverty in general and economic development in particular is very imperative in emerging economies in the globe. The objective of this paper is to study the regional variation and causality between human development and poverty in the north-east India. The major finding of this paper is that there exists significant regional variation between human development and poverty in the north eastern states of India. While human development is substantially high in Mizoram and Manipur, it is low in other states. On the contrary, poverty is very low in Mizoram and Manipur, while it is considerably high in other states. The estimated results confirmed that human development (and its individual indicators) has a significant role to alleviate poverty in the north east India.

Coinage and Economy of Premodern North-East India

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-224
Author(s):  
Debajit Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Indian History ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Comprehensive Manner ◽  
North Eastern Part

The study of coinage and economy of any area has its own appeal. As they are not much affected by outline influence, so they often proceed along their own lines and thus can have significance for people trying to determine the general patterns of development. In precolonial phase of Indian history, the Ahom kingdom situated in the North-Eastern part demands special attention as it had its own glorious series of coinage. As a royal issue, the coins of Ahom kingdom were the emblems of royalty and symbolic majesty of the Ahom kings. The metals, the motifs as well as other accompanying details on the coins depict the details of faiths and customs adopted by the Ahom kingdom. In this write up, we will discuss the origin, growth, importance in contemporary economy and many other aspects of the Ahom coinage in a comprehensive manner.

Mahatma Gandhi and North East India

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
David R. Syiemlieh
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Anthropology ◽  
Physical Anthropology ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
To Come ◽  
Eastern Regional

It is of concern to many in the North East that despite the tremendous influence Gandhi had on the region, there is as yet no detailed study of this involvement. It is appropriate that the North-Eastern Regional Centre, Anthropological Survey of India, is commemorating the life and work of the Mahatma. To an organization engaged in anthropological studies working primarily in the fields of physical anthropology and cultural anthropology and maintaining focus on indigenous populations, the study of the Mahatma is relevant, in his own time and remains so today. So significant has been his impact on humankind that for generations to come this man of peace and unique leadership will be remembered and emulated. The presentation will focus on the Indian national movement and Gandhi’s involvement and influence at the regional level in North East India.

A Review of Institutional and Developmental Issues in North-East India

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-218
Author(s):  
Nicodim Basumatary ◽  
Bhagirathi Panda
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Institutional Factors ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Developmental Issues ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
North Eastern

Developmental issues of the North-Eastern States of India cannot be studied inisolation without accounting for the varied politico-socio-economic and institutional factors. This study covers a wide range of the socio-political issues and developmental gaps in the North-Eastern Region (NER) of India. It presents a broader picture and gives an understanding of the issues of governance and development prevailing in this region. Many issues pertain to paucity of developmental outcomes, ethnicity, demand for statehood, insurgency, absence of rule of law, corruption and so on, suggesting state’s ineffectiveness and people’s incompetence to take development to the front stage. An effort has also been made to trace the literature that deals with these issues.

Land, Agriculture and Livelihood of Scheduled Tribes in North-East India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reimeingam Marchang
Keyword(s):  
Medium Size ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Private Land ◽  
North East India ◽  
Agricultural Income ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Food Grains ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Primary Means

Land is collectively owned and governed by the community among the Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the north-eastern region. As a result, households without land were less prominent among the ST households, than all-social groups, particularly in the ST-population-dominated states. Private land ownership has also evolved in recent times. Land is the basic resources and agriculture, especially shifting cultivation, is the primary means of livelihood for majority of them. ST households mostly cultivated a small and medium size of land rendering to a subsistence economy. Recently, a gradual relinquish from the dependence of agriculture for employment and livelihood is evident. Concurrently, agricultural income has significantly declined. Ironically, the region continues to produce inadequate food grains production that is insufficient to cater the rapidly growing population. Economy of STs revolves around a subsistence agricultural economy. Nevertheless, ST means of livelihood has converged towards diversified modern market-oriented employment and economy.

scholarly journals THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY IN THE NORTH EASTERN STATES OF INDIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-92
Author(s):  
Paranan Konwar
Keyword(s):  
Direct Method ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty Index ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne India ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Comparative Study

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) applies the direct method of measuring poverty using the Alkire and Foster (AF) approach. The study aims at analyzing the comparative study and trends of the multi-dimensional poverty among the north eastern states of India. The MPI value was continuing to be higher in Assam and Meghalaya over the decade (2005-06 to 2015-16). Vulnerability to poverty was estimated to be lower in Mizoram over the decade as compared to all India level. On the other hand, severity of poverty was higher in two states, Assam and Meghalaya as compared to the all India estimate (8.8%) between 2005-06 and 2015-16. In can be concluded Assam, a gateway to north east India, remains as multidimensionality poor as compared to all states of NE India. Vulnerability and severity of poverty are higher in Assam over the decades among the NE States. Thus, it is recommended for pro-poor strategy for Assam in health, education and standard of living to come out of multidimensional poverty. KEYWORDS: MPI, Assam, North East India, Vulnerability of poverty, severity of poverty

scholarly journals Twelve new additions in the orchid flora of Tripura, north-east India

Check List ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Arjun Adit ◽  
Monika Koul ◽  
Rajesh Tandon
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
The State ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
North East India ◽  
Detailed Survey ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern

Despite the discovery of several new plant species from India every year, there is dearth of information on species of orchid, especially from the North Eastern Region . As a detailed survey seemed necessary for reliable documentation, we looked into the diversity of orchids in Tripura state. We document the first records from the state for 12 species of orchids, including two genera (Crepidium Tausch and Dendrolirium Blume). Geographical distributions along with detailed descriptions and photographs of the species are provided.

scholarly journals MIGRATION PATTERN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 122-130
Author(s):  
Dipamoni Ozah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Migration Pattern ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
North East India ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
The World ◽  
Unique Identity

North East India, popularly Known as Seven Sister States, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland , Tripura and recently including Sikkim can earned a diverse and unique identity within and outside the nation. The Siliguri corridor, which connects mainland India with the rest of the North Eastern states, is regarded as the Mongoloid Fringe, from where the land of the Mongoloid races starts. This uncommon area of nations with natural boutiques attracts the migrants from all over the world leading different problems on local people. This paper mainly tries to examine the pattern of migration of North Eastern region by considering impacts of migration on the migrated region.

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