A qualified engineer seek a better life for farmers. That’s Apoorva Oza, CEO, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP). And he works now for the last 16 years.

Oza has worked since 1988 in the districts of Surendranagar, Narmada, Junagadh and Kachchh. He believes that farmers should be motivated to work in groups, institutions and cooperatives, it would reduce their burden.

After the mechanical construction, Oza received a Post-Graduate Studies at the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA).

“After the course, I had a job to AKRSP. Entschloss I am at work on village development and promotion of the use of modern irrigation systems.

“No institution can develop and grow without the support of many individuals and organization partner,” Oza said. “To help farmers, I am well trained and agriculture experts and engineers in these sectors, so they can guide farmers and assist them with technical know-how. It so happens that, for them, that my burden reduced. I do not believe, as part of my job. It is my interest and thanked him, I appreciate everything.

Oza is of the opinion that the lack of knowledge on modern techniques of irrigation contributes significantly farmers unfortunate economic conditions. “Due to frequent power outages, there is a lack of water approximately 40 per cent. Should we therefore have little time on new techniques that can be useful and make them less dependent on rain.”

One of the techniques that it intends to contribute to the promotion of drip irrigation - an effective, but costly. “Drop by drop compared to other techniques is one of the best ways to solve the problem of water scarcity that the quantity of water to take a less is quite. It is necessary to reach directly Part of the annex, “he says. But this system is relatively little used.

“This is because the structure of this system is quite complicated and, therefore, it is difficult for farmers to understand. Maintenance costs also seems quite high, since only a few engineers like rural areas and to repair machines. ”

Oza is of the opinion that awareness among farmers, a long way to go in promoting drip irrigation. “If a farmer, he is familiar with the system indicates that other, it is accepted within their community.”

Oza now plans to extend its work in these four districts and provides for work in Madhya Pradesh. He also worked in the affected areas, such as earthquakes Kachchh also went by long periods of drought in recent years. In these areas, the organization focused on the construction of structures harvest water entry and agriculture.

He hoped that his efforts will give better results in the fields. As he said: “Our motto is - more crop per drop”.

A unique journey of education in British India, organized by multiple sclerosis (MS) Society in conjunction with the MS Society India main neurologists, MS-therapist specialist nursing staff and their knowledge with health professionals in the country.

The nearly 50000 people are affected by MS in India have hardly access to information about their condition to limit access to specialized professionals in the health sector and the problem of lack of knowledge management.

It is hoped the exchange of information on British research, care and treatment benefits.

From 1 February, the team’s new spend 15 days with the MS Society visited India Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Hydrabad international efforts to promote understanding between British and Indian communities.

The team is participating in educational activities and promotion of self-management, rehabilitation and multi-disciplinary approach as a method of managing MS.

Consultant Alasdair Coles neurologists Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and Eli money from King’s College London join clinical psychologist Anita Rose of The Walton Centre - the United Kingdom is the only neuroscience NHS Trust, which is based in Liverpool.

Denise Middleton, MS occupational therapist is accompanied by Adrienne Cox, MS nurse and Carrie Brown, MS Lead Nurse Health Care at Home.

The MS Society, Jane Petty, National physiotherapy lead, Alison hand Ford, Research Manager and Caron Furnival, Head of Development Services offer their expertise.

Caron said: “India is far behind the United Kingdom with regard to access to services and education.

There are only 4000 known cases of MS in India, but it is estimated that probably between 40000 and 50000 people who suffer from this disease.

“We want to dispel some of Schandmale attach to the long-term neurological and better care for people with the disease and the fact that the condition can be managed proactively.

In each of the sites, training workshops and study tours will take place day, is aimed at public health professionals.

It is also “life with MS day for people with MS, their families and responsibly, focusing on the treatment of symptoms such as spasticity, fatigue and psychological support.

Caron said: “We also want a better understanding of how the MS Society can be reached by the Asian community in the UK.”

Trip-sponsor at Home Health Care Home Care provides more than 40000 patients in Britain.

Lead-MS Nurse Carrie Brown said: “I hope that this event is our ongoing commitment to the MS Society and the work they undertake to care for MS patients live.

I would also like to visit to enable the exchange and learning from best practices and will in turn, we further improving treatment and care of MS patients live in the world.