Sri Lanka's population is still largely rural, nearly 85 percent lives outside of cities. There will probably be rural-to-urban migration in the future, which represents a potential opportunity to m-money providers. People working in cities often wish to repatriate their savings to their rural families conveniently and at a low cost. Income is fairly evenly spread across Sri Lanka s provinces, with the exception of the Western Province where Colombo, the largest city, is situated. Its GDP per capita places Sri Lanka near the average of comparable Southeast Asian countries. Malaysia is clearly an outlier with a considerably higher GDP per capita, but Sri Lanka s GDP is higher than that of the Philippines, where m-money has taken off dramatically. Poverty is less of a problem in Sri Lanka relative to countries like Bangladesh or Cambodia, where GDP per capita is much lower. The key point is that Sri Lanka is at a different stage in its economic development and is unlikely to have the same socioeconomic conditions that made m-money in Kenya accelerate so rapidly.
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Alexander Dugin on Eurasianism, the Geopolitics of Land and Sea, and a Russian Theory of Multipolarity
IR has long been regarded as an Anglo-American social science. Recently, the discipline has started to look beyond America and England, to China (Theory Talk #51, Theory Talk #45), India (Theory Talk #63, Theory Talk #42), Africa (Theory Talk #57, Theory Talk #10) and elsewhere for non-Western perspectives on international affairs and IR theory. However, IR theorists have paid little attention to Russian perspectives on the discipline and practice of international relations. We offer an exciting peek into Russian geopolitical theory through an interview with the controversial Russian geopolitical thinker Alexander Dugin, founder of the International Eurasian Movement and allegedly an important influence on Putin's foreign policy. In this Talk, Dugin—among others—discusses his Theory of a Multipolar World, offers a staunch critique of western and liberal IR, and lays out Russia's unique contribution to the landscape of IR theory.
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What, according to you, is the central challenge or principle debate within IR and what would be your position within this debate or towards that challenge?
The field of IR is extremely interesting and multidimensional. In general, the discipline is much more promising than many think. I think that there is a stereometry today in IR, in which we can distinguish a few axes right away.
The first, most traditional axis is realism – the English school – liberalism.
If the debates here are exhausted on an academic level, then on the level of politicians, the media, and journalists, all the arguments and methods appear new and unprecedented each time. Today, liberalism in IR dominates mass consciousness, and realist arguments, already partially forgotten on the level of mass discourse, could seem rather novel. On the other hand, the nuanced English school, researched thoroughly in academic circles, might look like a "revelation" to the general public. But for this to happen, a broad illumination of the symmetry between liberals and realists is needed for the English school to acquire significance and disclose its full potential. This is impossible under the radical domination of liberalism in IR. For that reason, I predict a new wave of realists and neorealists in this sphere, who, being pretty much forgotten and almost marginalized, can full well make themselves and their agenda known. This would, it seems to me, produce a vitalizing effect and diversify the palette of mass and social debates, which are today becoming monotone and auto-referential.
The second axis is bourgeois versions of IR (realism, the English school, and liberalism all together) vs. Marxism in IR. In popular and even academic discourse, this theme is entirely discarded, although the popularity of Wallerstein (Theory Talk #13) and other versions of world-systems theory shows a degree of interest in this critical version of classical, positivistic IR theories.
The third axis is post-positivism in all its varieties vs. positivism in all its varieties (including Marxism). IR scholars might have gotten the impression that postmodern attacks came to an end, having been successfully repelled by 'critical realism', but in my opinion it is not at all so. From moderate constructivism and normativism to extreme post-structuralism, post-positivistic theories carry a colossal deconstructive and correspondingly scientific potential, which has not yet even begun to be understood. It seemed to some that postmodernism is a cheerful game. It isn't. It is a new post-ontology, and it fundamentally affects the entire epistemological structure of IR. In my opinion, this axis remains very important and fundamental.
The fourth axis is the challenge of the sociology of international relations, which we can call 'Hobson's challenge'. In my opinion, in his critique of euro-centrism in IR, John M. Hobson laid the foundation for an entirely new approach to the whole problematic by proposing to consider the structural significance of the "euro-centric" factor as dominant and clarifying its racist element. Once we make euro-centrism a variable and move away from the universalistic racism of the West, on which all systems of IR are built, including the majority of post-positivistic systems (after all, postmodernity is an exclusively Western phenomenon!), we get, theoretically for now, an entirely different discipline—and not just one, it seems. If we take into account differences among cultures, there can be as many systems of IR as there are cultures. I consider this axis extremely important.
The fifth axis, outlined in less detail than the previous one, is the Theory of a Multipolar World vs. everything else. The Theory of a Multipolar World was developed in Russia, a country that no one ever took seriously during the entire establishment of IR as a discipline—hence the fully explainable skepticism toward the Theory of a Multipolar World.
The sixth axis is IR vs. geopolitics. Geopolitics is usually regarded as secondary in the context of IR. But gradually, the epistemological potential of geopolitics is becoming more and more obvious, despite or perhaps partially because of the criticism against it. We have only to ask ourselves about the structure of any geopolitical concept to discover the huge potential contained in its methodology, which takes us to the very complex and semantically saturated theme of the philosophy and ontology of space.
If we now superimpose these axes onto one another, we get an extremely complex and highly interesting theoretical field. At the same time, only one axis, the first one, is considered normative among the public, and that with the almost total and uni-dimensional dominance of IR liberalism. All the wealth, 'scientific democracy', and gnoseological pluralism of the other axes are inaccessible to the broad public, robbing and partly deceiving it. I call this domination of liberalism among the public the 'third totalitarianism', but that is a separate issue.
How did you arrive at where you currently are in your thinking about IR?
I began with Eurasianism, from which I came to geopolitics (the Eurasianist Petr Savitskii quoted the British geopolitician Halford Mackinder) and remained for a long time in that framework, developing the theme of the dualism of Land and Sea and applying it to the actual situation That is how the Eurasian school of geopolitics arose, which became not simply the dominant, but the only school in contemporary Russia. As a professor at Moscow State University, for six years I was head of the department of the Sociology of International Relations, which forced me to become professionally familiar with the classical theories of IR, the main authors, approaches, and schools. Because I have long been interested in postmodernism in philosophy (I wrote the book Post-philosophy on the subject), I paid special attention to post-positivism in IR. That is how I came to IR critical theory, neo-Gramscianism, and the sociology of IR (John Hobson, Steve Hobden, etc.). I came to the Theory of a Multipolar World, which I eventually developed myself, precisely through superimposing geopolitical dualism, Carl Schmitt's theory of the Grossraum, and John Hobson's critique of Western racism and the euro-centrism of IR.
In your opinion, what would a student need in order to become a specialist in IR?
In our interdisciplinary time, I think that what is most important is familiarity with philosophy and sociology, led by a paradigmatic method: the analysis of the types of societies, cultures, and structures of thought along the line Pre-Modernity – Modernity – Post-Modernity. If one learns to trace semantic shifts in these three epistemological and ontological domains, it will help one to become familiar with any popular theories of IR today. Barry Buzan's (Theory Talk #35) theory of international systems is an example of such a generalizing and very useful schematization. Today an IR specialist must certainly be familiar with deconstruction and use it at least in its elementary form. Otherwise, there is a great danger of overlooking what is most important.
Another very important competence is history and political science. Political science provides generalizing, simplifying material, and history puts schemas in their context. I would only put competence in the domain of economics and political economy in third place, although today no problem in IR can be considered without reference to the economic significance of processes and interactions. Finally, I would earnestly recommend to students of IR to become familiar, as a priority, with geopolitics and its methods. These methods are much simpler than theories of IR, but their significance is much deeper. At first, geopolitical simplifications produce an instantaneous effect: complex and entangled processes of world politics are rendered transparent and comprehensible in the blink of an eye. But to sort out how this effect is achieved, a long and serious study of geopolitics is required, exceeding by far the superficiality that limits critical geopolitics (Ó Tuathail et. al.): they stand at the beginning of the decipherment of geopolitics and its full-fledged deconstruction, but they regard themselves as its champions. They do so prematurely.
What does it entail to think of global power relations through a spatial lens ('Myslit prostranstvom')?
This is the most important thing. The entire philosophical theme of Modernity is built on the dominance of time. Kant already puts time on the side of the subject (and space on the side of the body, continuing the ideas of Descartes and even Plato), while Husserl and Heidegger identify the subject with time altogether. Modernity thinks with time, with becoming. But since the past and future are rejected as ontological entities, thought of time is transformed into thought of the instant, of that which is here and now. This is the basis for the ephemeral understanding of being. To think spatially means to locate Being outside the present, to arrange it in space, to give space an ontological status. Whatever was impressed in space is preserved in it. Whatever will ripen in space is already contained in it. This is the basis for the political geography of Friedrich Ratzel and subsequent geopoliticians. Wagner's Parsifal ends with the words of Gurnemanz: 'now time has become space'. This is a proclamation of the triumph of geopolitics. To think spatially means to think in an entirely different way [topika]. I think that postmodernity has already partly arrived at this perspective, but has stopped at the threshold, whereas to cross the line it is necessary to break radically with the entire axiomatic of Modernity, to really step over Modernity, and not to imitate this passage while remaining in Modernity and its tempolatry. Russian people are spaces [Russkie lyudi prostranstva], which is why we have so much of it. The secret of Russian identity is concealed in space. To think spatially means to think 'Russian-ly', in Russian.
Geopolitics is argued to be very popular in Russia nowadays. Is geopolitics a new thing, from the post-Cold War period, or not? And if not, how does current geopolitical thinking differ from earlier Soviet (or even pre-soviet) geopolitics?
It is an entirely new form of political thought. I introduced geopolitics to Russia at the end of the 80s, and since then it has become extremely popular. I tried to find some traces of geopolitics in Russian history, but besides Vandam, Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky, and a few short articles by Savitskii, there was nothing. In the USSR, any allusion to geopolitics was punished in the harshest way (see the 'affair of the geopoliticians' of the economic geographer Vladimir Eduardovich Den and his group). At the start of the 90s, my efforts and the efforts of my followers and associates in geopolitics (=Eurasianism) filled the worldview vacuum that formed after the end of Soviet ideology. At first, this was adopted without reserve by the military (The Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia), especially under Igor Rodionov. Then, geopolitics began to penetrate into all social strata. Today, this discipline is taught in the majority of Russian universities. So, there was no Soviet or pre-Soviet geopolitics. There is only the contemporary Eurasian school, which took shape at the end of the 80s. Foundations of Geopolitics was the first programmatic text of this school, although I had published most of texts in that book earlier, and some of them were circulated as texts in government circles. Recently, in 2012, I released two new textbooks: Geopolitics and The Geopolitics of Russia, which together with The War of Continents are the results of work in this field, along four axes.
In your book International Relations, not yet published in English, you set out your Theory of a Multipolar World as a distinct IR theory. What are the basic components of the Theory of a Multipolar World—and how is it different from classical realism?
In order to be understood and not get into the details, I can say that the Theory of a Multipolar World seriously and axiomatically adopts Samuel Huntington's thesis about the plurality of civilizations. Russia has its own author, who claimed the same thing more than a hundred years ago: Nikolay Danilevsky, and then the Eurasianists. However, everything starts from precisely this point: civilization is not one, but many. Western civilization's pretension to universalism is a form of the will to domination and an authoritarian discourse. It can be taken into account but not believed. It is nothing other than a strategy of suppression and hegemony. The following point follows: we must move from thinking in terms of one civilization (the racism of euro-centric versions of IR) to a pluralism of subjects. However, unlike realists, who take as the subject of their theory nation-states, which are themselves products of the European, bourgeois, modern understanding of the Political, the Theory of a Multipolar World proposes to take civilizations as subjects. Not states, but civilizations. I call them 'large politeiai', or civilizations, corresponding to Carl Schmitt's 'large spaces'. As soon as we take these civilizations—'large politeiai'—as subjects, we can then apply to them the full system of premises of realism: anarchy in the international system, sovereignty, the rationality of egoistic behavior, etc. But within these 'politeiai', by contrast, a principle more resembling liberalism, with its pacifism and integration, operates, only with the difference that here we are not talking about a 'planetary' or 'global' world, but about an intra-civilizational one; not about global integration, but about regional integration, strictly within the context of civilizational borders. Post-positivism, in turn, helps here for the deconstruction of the authoritarian discourse of the West, which masks its private interests by 'universal values', and also for the reconstruction of civilizational identity, including with the help of technological means: civilizational elites, civilizational media, civilizational economic algorithms and corporations, etc. That is the general picture.
Your theory of multipolarity is directed against the intellectual, political, and social hegemony of the West. At the same time, while drawing on the tools of neo-Marxist analysis and critical theory, it does not oppose Western hegemony 'from the left', as those approaches do, but on the basis of traditionalism (Rene Guenon, Julius Evola), cultural anthropology, and Heideggerian phenomenology, or 'from the right'. Do you think that such an approach can appeal to Anglo-American IR practitioners, or is it designed to appeal mainly to non-Western theorists and practitioners? In short, what can IR theorists in the West learn from the theory of multipolarity?
According to Hobson's entirely correct analysis, the West is based on a fundamental sort of racism. There is no difference between Lewis Morgan's evolutionistic racism (with his model of savagery, barbarism, civilization) and Hitler's biological racism. Today the same racism is asserted without a link to race, but on the basis of the technological modes and degrees of modernization and progress of societies (as always, the criterion "like in the West" is the general measure). Western man is a complete racist down to his bones, generalizing his ethnocentrism to megalomaniacal proportions. Something tells me that he is impossible to change. Even radical critiques of Western hegemony are themselves deeply infected by the racist virus of universalism, as Edward Said showed with the example of 'orientalism', proving that the anticolonial struggle is a form of that very colonialism and euro-centrism. So the Theory of a Multipolar World will hardly find adherents in the Western world, unless perhaps among those scholars who are seriously able to carry out a deconstruction of Western identity, and such deconstruction assumes the rejection of both Right (nationalistic) and Left (universalistic and progressivist) clichés. The racism of the West always acquires diverse forms. Today its main form is liberalism, and anti-liberal theories (most on the Left) are plagued by the same universalism, while Right anti-liberalisms have been discredited. That is why I appeal not to the first political theory (liberalism), nor the second (communism, socialism), nor to the third (fascism, Nazism), but to something I call the Fourth Political Theory (or 4PT), based on a radical deconstruction of the subject of Modernity and the application of Martin Heidegger's existential analytic method.
Traditionalists are brought in for the profound critique of Western Modernity, for establishing the plurality of civilizations, and for rehabilitating non-Western (pre-modern) cultures. In Russia and Asian countries, the Theory of a Multipolar World is grasped easily and naturally; in the West, it encounters a fully understandable and fully expected hostility, an unwillingness to study it carefully, and coarse slander. But there are always exceptions.
What is the Fourth Political Theory (4PT) and how is it related to the Theory of a Multipolar World and to your criticism of the prevailing theoretical approaches in the field of IR?
I spoke a little about this in the response to the previous question. The Fourth Political Theory is important for getting away from the strict dominance of modernity in the sphere of the Political, for the relativization of the West and its re-regionalization. The West measures the entire history of Modernity in terms of the struggle of three political ideologies for supremacy (liberalism, socialism, and nationalism). But since the West does not even for a moment call into question the fact that it thinks for all humanity, it evaluates other cultures and civilizations in the same way, without considering that in the best case the parallels to these three ideologies are pure simulacra, while most often there simply are no parallels. If liberalism won the competition of the three ideologies in the West at the end of the 20th century, that does not yet mean that this ideology is really universal on a world scale. It isn't at all. This episode of the Western political history of modernity may be the fate of the West, but not the fate of the world. So other principles of the political are needed, beyond liberalism, which claims global domination (=the third totalitarianism), and its failed alternatives (communism and fascism), which are historically just as Western and modern as liberalism. This explains the necessity of introducing a Fourth Political Theory as a political frame for the correct basis of a Theory of a Multipolar World. The Fourth Political Theory is the direct and necessary correlate of the Theory of a Multipolar World in the domain of political theory.
Is IR an American social science? Is Russian IR as an academic field a reproduction of IR as an American academic field? If not, how is IR in Russia specifically Russian?
IR is a Western scientific discipline, and as such it has a prescriptive, normative vector. It not only studies the West's dominance, it also produces, secures, defends, and propagandizes it. IR is undoubtedly an imperious authoritarian discourse of Western civilization, in relation to itself and all other areas of the planet. Today the US is the core of the West, so naturally in the 20th century IR became more and more American as the US moved toward that status (it began as an English science). It is the same with geopolitics, which migrated from London to Washington and New York together with the function of a global naval Empire. As with all other sciences, IR is a form of imperious violence, embodying the will to power in the will to knowledge (as Michel Foucault explained). IR in Russia remains purely Western, with one detail: in the USSR, IR as such was not studied. Marxism in IR did not correspond to Soviet reality, where after Stalin a practical form of realism (not grounded theoretically and never acknowledged) played a big role—only external observers, like the classical realist E.H. Carr, understood the realist essence of Stalinism in IR. So IR was altogether blocked. The first textbooks started to appear only in the 90s and in the fashion of the day they were all liberal. That is how it has remained until now. The peculiarity of IR in Russia today lies in the fact that there is no longer anything Russian there; liberalism dominates entirely, a correct account of realism is lacking, and post-positivism is almost entirely disregarded. The result is a truncated, aggressively liberal and extremely antiquated version of IR as a discipline. I try to fight that. I recently released an IR textbook with balanced (I hope) proportions, but it is too early to judge the result.
Stephen Walt argued in a September article in Foreign Policy that Russia 'is nowhere near as threatening as the old Soviet Union', in part because Russia 'no longer boasts an ideology that can rally supporters worldwide'. Do you agree with Walt's assessment?
There is something to that. Today, Russia thinks of itself as a nation-state. Putin is a realist; nothing more. Walt is right about that. But the Theory of a Multipolar World and the Fourth Political Theory, as well as Eurasianism, are outlines of a much broader and large-scale ideology, directed against Western hegemony and challenging liberalism, globalization, and American strategic dominance. Of course, Russia as a nation-state is no competition for the West. But as the bridgehead of the Theory of a Multipolar World and the Fourth Political Theory, it changes its significance. Russian policies in the post-Soviet space and Russia's courage in forming non-Western alliances are indicators. For now, Putin is testing this conceptual potential very gingerly. But the toughening of relations with the West and most likely the internal crises of globalization will at some point force a more careful and serious turn toward the creation of global alternative alliances. Nevertheless, we already observe such unions: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, the Eurasian Union—and they require a new ideology. Not one like Marxism, any universalism is excluded, but also not simple realist maneuvers of regional hegemons. Liberalism is a global challenge. The response to it should also be global. Does Putin understand this? Honestly, I don't know. Sometimes it seems he does, and sometimes it seems he doesn't.
Vladimir Putin recently characterized the contemporary world order as follows: 'We have entered a period of differing interpretations and deliberate silences in world politics. International law has been forced to retreat over and over by the onslaught of legal nihilism. Objectivity and justice have been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency. Arbitrary interpretations and biased assessments have replaced legal norms. At the same time, total control of the global mass media has made it possible when desired to portray white as black and black as white'. Do you agree with this assessment? If so, what is required as a response to this international situation?
These are true, but rather naïve words. Putin is just indignant that the West establishes rules in its own interests, changes them when necessary, and interprets allegedly 'universal norms' in its own favor. But the issue is that this is the structure of the will to power and the very organization of logo-phallo-phono-centric discourse. Objectivity and justice are not possible so long as speech is a monologue. The West does not know and does not recognize the other. But this means that everything will continue until this other wins back the right to recognition. And that is a long road. The point of the Theory of a Multipolar World is that there are no rules established by some one player. Rules must be established by centers of real power. The state today is too small for that; hence the conclusion that civilizations should be these centers. Let there be an Atlantic objectivity and Western justice. A Eurasian objectivity and Russian justice will counter them. And the Chinese world or Pax Sinica [world/peace: same word in Russian] will look different than the Islamic one. Black and white are not objective evaluations. They depend on the structure of the world order: what is black and what is white is determined by one who has enough power to determine it.
How does your approach help us understand Russia's actions on the world stage better than other IR approaches do? What are IR analyses of Russia missing that do not operate with the conceptual apparatus of multipolarity?
Interesting question. Russia's behavior internationally is determined today by the following factors:
First, historical inertia, accumulating the power of precedents (the Theory of a Multipolar World thinks that the past exists as a structure; consequently, this factor is taken into account from many sides and in detail, while the 'tempocentrism' (Steve Hobden, John Hobson) of classical IR theories drops this from sight. We have to pay attention to this especially taking into consideration the fact that Russia is in many ways still a traditional society and belongs to the 'imperial system' of IR.) There are, besides, Soviet inertia and stable motives ('Stalinism in IR');
Second, the projective logic of opposition to the West, stemming from the most practical, pragmatic, and realist motivations (in the spirit of Caesarism, analyzed by neo-Gramscians) will necessarily lead Russia (even despite the will of its leaders) to a systemic confrontation with American hegemony and globalization, and then the Theory of a Multipolar World will really be needed (classical IR models, paying no attention to the Theory of a Multipolar World, drop from sight the possible future; i.e., they rob themselves of predictive potential because of purely ideological prejudices and self-imposed fears).
But if an opponent underestimates you, you have more chances to land an unexpected blow. So I am not too disturbed by the underestimation of the Theory of a Multipolar World among IR theorists.
In the western world, the divide between academia and policy is often either lamented ('ivory tower') or, in light of the ideal of academic independence, deemed absent. This concerns a broader debate regarding the relations between power, knowledge and geopolitics. How are academic-policy relations in Russia with regards to IR and is this the ideal picture according to you?
I think that in our case both positions have been taken to their extreme. On one hand, today's authorities in Russia do not pay the slightest attention to scholars, dispatching them to an airless and sterile space. On the other hand, Soviet habits became the basis for servility and conformism, preserved in a situation when the authorities for the first time demand nothing from intellectuals, except for one thing: that they not meddle in socio-political processes. So the situation with science is both comical and sorrowful. Conformist scholars follow the authorities, but the authorities don't need this, since they do not so much go anywhere in particular as react to facts that carry themselves out.
If your IR theory isn't based on politically and philosophically liberal principles, and if it criticizes those principles not from the left but from the right, using the language of large spaces or Grossraum, is it a fascist theory of international relations? Are scholars who characterize your thought as 'neo-fascism', like Andreas Umland and Anton Shekhovstov, partially correct? If not, why is that characterization misleading?
Accusations of fascism are simply a figure of speech in the coarse political propaganda peculiar to contemporary liberalism as the third totalitarianism. Karl Popper laid the basis for this in his book The Open Society and its Enemies, where he reduced the critique of liberalism from the right to fascism, Hitler, and Auschwitz, and the criticism of liberalism from the left to Stalin and the GULAG. The reality is somewhat more complex, but George Soros, who finances Umland and Shekhovstov and is an ardent follower of Popper, is content with reduced versions of politics. If I were a fascist, I would say so. But I am a representative of Eurasianism and the author of the Fourth Political Theory. At the same time, I am a consistent and radical anti-racist and opponent of the nation-state project (i.e. an anti-nationalist). Eurasianism has no relation to fascism. And the Fourth Political Theory emphasizes that while it is anti-liberal, it is simultaneously anti-communist and anti-fascist. I think it isn't possible to be clearer, but the propaganda army of the 'third totalitarianism' disagrees and no arguments will convince it. 1984 should be sought today not where many think: not in the USSR, not in the Third Reich, but in the Soros Fund and the 'Brave New World'. Incidentally, Huxley proved to be more correct than Orwell. I cannot forbid others from calling me a fascist, although I am not one, though ultimately this reflects badly not so much on me as on the accusers themselves: fighting an imaginary threat, the accuser misses a real one. The more stupid, mendacious, and straightforward a liberal is, the simpler it is to fight with him.
Does technological change in warfare and in civil government challenge the geopolitical premises of classical divisions between spaces (Mackinder's view or Spykman's) heartland-rimland-offshore continents)? And, more broadly perhaps, does history have a linear or a cyclical pattern, according to you?
Technological development does not at all abolish the principles of classical geopolitics, simply because Land and Sea are not substances, but concepts. Land is a centripetal model of order, with a clearly expressed and constant axis. Sea is a field, without a hard center, of processuality, atomism, and the possibility of numerous bifurcations. In a certain sense, air (and hence also aviation) is aeronautics. And even the word astronaut contains in itself the root 'nautos', from the Greek word for ship. Water, air, outer space—these are all versions of increasingly diffused Sea. Land in this situation remains unchanged. Sea strategy is diversified; land strategy remains on the whole constant. It is possible that this is the reason for the victory of Land over Sea in the last decade; after all, capitalism and technical progress are typical attributes of Sea. But taking into consideration the fundamental character of the balance between Leviathan and Behemoth, the proportions can switch at any moment; the soaring Titan can be thrown down into the abyss, like Atlantis, while the reason for the victory of thalassocracy becomes the source of its downfall. Land remains unchanged as the geographic axis of history. There is Land and Sea even on the internet and in the virtual world: they are axes and algorithms of thematization, association and separation, groupings of resources and protocols. The Chinese internet is terrestrial; the Western one, nautical.
You have translated a great number of foreign philosophical and geopolitical works into Russian. How important is knowledge transaction for the formation of your ideas?
I recently completed the first release of my book Noomachy, which is entirely devoted precisely to the Logoi of various civilizations, and hence to the circulation of ideas. I am convinced that each civilization has its own particular Logos. To grasp it and to find parallels, analogies, and dissonances in one's own Logos is utterly fascinating and interesting. That is why I am sincerely interested in the most varied cultures, from North American to Australian, Arabic to Latin American, Polynesian to Scandinavian. All the Logoi are different and it is not possible to establish a hierarchy among them. So it remains for us only to become familiar with them. Henry Corbin, the French philosopher and Protestant who studied Iranian Shiism his entire life, said of himself 'We are Shiites'. He wasn't a Shiite in the religious sense, but without feeling himself a Shiite, he would not be able to penetrate into the depths of the Iranian Logos. That is how I felt, working on Noomachy or translating philosophical texts or poetry from other languages: in particular, while learning Pierce and James, Emerson and Thoreau, Poe and Pound I experienced myself as 'we are Americans'. And in the volume devoted to China and Japan, as 'we are Buddhists'. That is the greatest wealth of the Logos of various cultures: both those like ours and those entirely unlike ours. And these Logoi are at war; hence, Noomachy, the war of the intellect. It is not linear and not primitive. It is a great war. It creates that which we call the 'human', the entire depth and complexity of which we most often underestimate.
Final question. You call yourself the 'last philosopher of empire'. What is Eurasanism and how does it relate to the global pivot of power distributions?
Eurasianism is a developed worldview, to which I dedicated a few books and a countless number of articles and interviews. In principle, it lies at the basis of the Theory of a Multipolar World and the Fourth Political Theory, combined with geopolitics, and it resonates with Traditionalism. Eurasianism's main thought is plural anthropology, the rejection of universalism. The meaning of Empire for me is that there exists not one Empire, but at minimum two, and even more. In the same way, civilization is never singular; there is always some other civilization that determines its borders. Schmitt called this the Pluriverse and considered it the main characteristic of the Political. The Eurasian Empire is the political and strategic unification of Turan, a geographic axis of history in opposition to the civilization of the Sea or the Atlanticist Empire. Today, the USA is this Atlanticist Empire. Kenneth Waltz, in the context of neorealism in IR, conceptualized the balance of two poles. The analysis is very accurate, although he erred about the stability of a bipolar world and the duration of the USSR. But on the whole he is right: there is a global balance of Empires in the world, not nation-States, the majority of which cannot claim sovereignty, which remains nominal (Stephen Krasner's (Theory Talk #21) 'global hypocrisy'). For precisely that reason, I am a philosopher of Empire, as is almost every American intellectual, whether he knows it or not. The difference is only that he thinks of himself as a philosopher of the only Empire, while I think of myself as the philosopher of one of the Empires, the Eurasian one. I am more humble and more democratic. That is the whole difference.
Alexander Dugin is a Russian philosopher, the author of over thirty books on topics including the sociology of the imagination, structural sociology, ethnosociology, geopolitical theory, international relations theory, and political theory, including four books on the German philosopher Martin Heidegger. His most recent books, only available in Russian at the moment, are Ukraine: My War and the multi-volume Noomachia: Wars of the Intellect. Books translated into English include The Fourth Political Theory, Putin vs. Putin: Vladimir Putin Viewed From the Right, and Martin Heidegger: The Philosophy of Another Beginning.
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Obecnie niewiele miejsca poświęca się w opracowaniach historycznoliterackich nurtowi Nowego Dziennikarstwa. Szczególnie w Polsce czytelnik lub badacz rzadko ma okazję dostrzec to zjawisko. W Stanach Zjednoczonych w latach sześćdziesiątych i siedemdziesiątych cieszyło się ono dużą popularnością i wzbudzało ogromne zainteresowanie. Wielu Nowych Dziennikarzy zdobyło sławę i miano celebrytów. W Polsce autorzy reprezentujący owe dziennikarstwo są mało znani, a ich twórczość tylko sporadycznie pojawia się w księgarniach. Powodem takiej sytuacji może być obawa tłumaczy i wydawców przed ograniczeniami związanymi z nieznajomością kontekstu kulturowego i polityczno-historycznego tekstów. Uważam, że jeśli taki jest powód niewielkiej popularności tego nurtu w Polsce, to należałoby zachęcić do sięgnięcia po lekturę dzieł takich kronikarzy jak Tom Wolfe czy Hunter Thompson. Bowiem twórczość autorów Nowego Dziennikarstwa dostarcza czytelnikowi ogromnej wiedzy o sytuacji politycznej, społecznej i kulturowej Ameryki drugiej połowy XX wieku, wyjaśnia przedstawione wydarzenia i obszernie je komentuje. Teksty Nowych Dziennikarzy wpisują się także w dyskusję nad tym jaką rolę tekst dziennikarski odgrywa w dostarczaniu wiedzy o świecie i interpretowaniu rzeczywistości. W mojej książce pragnę dowieść, że teksty z nurtu Nowego Dziennikarstwa są szczególnie ważnym źródłem wiedzy o kontrkulturze lat sześćdziesiątych. Fakt ten jest często ignorowany w badaniach kontrkultury, które skupiają się najczęściej tylko na analizie dokumentów historycznych i socjologicznych a zapominają o, w równej mierze ważnych, literackich reprezentacjach epoki lat sześćdziesiątych. Lata sześćdziesiąte w Stanach Zjednoczonych były erą burzliwych przemian społecznych, masowych rozruchów, antywietnamskich protestów, rewolucji seksualnej, zamachów politycznych, strajków studenckich, demonstracji, które wstrząsały Amerykanami. Nie byli oni w stanie zrozumieć tempa przemian oraz wydarzeń, których byli świadkami. W tym okresie zamordowano prezydenta Stanów Zjednoczonych, Johna Kennedy'ego, zastrzelono Martina Luthera Kinga, represjonowano walczącą o swobody życiowe część społeczności amerykańskiej. Codziennością stało się uczestniczenie w masowych pogrzebach ciał przywożonych z Wietnamu żołnierzy. Dziennikarze i reportażyści próbowali wytłumaczyć ludziom skomplikowaną naturę otaczającej ich rzeczywistości. By sytuację unaocznić, przedstawić zrozumiale i wyczerpująco musieli zastosować nowe sposoby i metody obrazowania i przedstawiania świata. Zmienili dotychczasowe środki wyrazu, użyli narracji, monologu wewnętrznego, dialogu, bogatych opisów świata, nadali koloryt widzianym obrazom. Tak powstało jedno z ciekawszych zjawisk literackich tamtej epoki – Nowe Dziennikarstwo, którego twórcy odpowiadali na zapotrzebowania społeczne analizując i komentując ważne wydarzenia polityczne i kulturalne Ameryki. Rysując skomplikowaną rzeczywistość Nowi Dziennikarze stworzyli reportażowo-literacki styl, zawierający socjologiczne i historyczne walory. Żywiołowo relacjonowali także rozwijającą się kulturę popularną, byli głównymi kronikarzami kontrkultury i czasów hippisowskich. Przede wszystkim jednak Nowe Dziennikarstwo i jego twórcy okazali się wspaniałymi charakteryzatorami jednostek. Poprzez opis zachowań postaci, ich sposobu mówienia, stylu ubierania, miejsc zamieszkania, charakteru wykonywanych przez nie prac dawali obraz ówczesnego społeczeństwa kontestującego. Celem niniejszej książki jest analiza wybranych tekstów Nowego Dziennikarstwa, która pozwala lepiej zrozumieć kontrkulturę i obyczaje Ameryki lat sześćdziesiątych, scharakteryzować ówczesną sytuację, oraz umożliwić dostrzeżenie wszystkiego w jaskrawych i wyraźnych kolorach. Kluczem do analizy stała się teoria nowego historyzmu, który przywrócił dziełom literackim kontekst historyczny, nie traktując tekstu jako autonomicznego tworu, a osadzając go w kontekście kulturowym. Literatura bowiem przekazuje społeczne, polityczne i kulturowe nastroje, ukazując ducha danej epoki. Nowi historycyści postrzegają ją jako źródło historyczne, odzwierciedlające realną rzeczywistość. Chcąc przedstawić nieodzowny kontekst do analizy kontrkultury, próbuję w rozdziale pierwszym przedstawić tło historyczne buntu i udział w nim prekursorów – hipsterów i bitników. Dalej zmierzam do przedstawienia wybuchu rebelii hippisowskiej w latach sześćdziesiątych, opisuję również społeczne i kulturowe przyczyny powstania kontrkultury, analizuję wydarzenia, które doprowadziły do upadku ruchu hippisowskiego. W rozdziale drugim skupiam się na okolicznościach narodzin i charakterystyce Nowego Dziennikarstwa, przedstawiam jego prekursorów, ich twórczość oraz głosy krytyki. Wskazuję też na fakt podniesienia rangi dziennikarstwa i przyczynienia się do jego rozwoju i rozpowszechnienia. W rozdziale trzecim zajmuję się genezą wymienionych niżej tekstów i przedstawiam sylwetki ich autorów. W drugiej części książki analizuję poszczególne powieści i artykuły prasowe Nowego Dziennikarstwa, które w całości skupiają się na ruchu hippisowskim i jego upadku. Analiza obejmuje powieści: Próbę kwasu w elektrycznej oranżadzie (1968) Toma Wolfa, Lęk i odrazę w Las Vegas (1971) Huntera Thompsona, esej Joan Didion Slouching Towards Bethlehem (1968), artykuły Richarda Goldsteina: Psychedelic Psell (1967), The Catcher In the Haight (1967), Love: A Groovy Idea While He Lasted (1967), San Francisco Bray (1967) oraz artykuły Huntera Thompsona: Why Boys Will Be Girls (1967), The 'Hashbury' Is the Capital of the Hippies (1967), The Hippies (1967). W książce wykorzystuję również do analizy fragmenty Hell's Angels. Anioły piekieł (1966) Huntera Thompsona, The Armies of the Night (1968) Normana Mailera, Loose Change (1977) Sary Davidson oraz We Are The People Our Parents Warned Us Against (1968) Nicholasa Von Hoffmana. Głównymi kryteriami wyboru tekstów były kontrkulturowe treści w nich zawarte oraz przynależność ich autorów do nurtu Nowego Dziennikarstwa. Analiza wspomnianych tekstów pozwala na scalenie i szerokie zobrazowanie integralnych elementów kontrkultury. W mojej książce opisuję rolę kontrkulturowych liderów, którzy w ogromnej mierze przyczynili się do rozszerzenia ruchu hippisowskiego i propagowania idei kontestacyjnych. Wskazuję na używanie środków poszerzających świadomość jako nieodłączną część buntu lat sześćdziesiątych. Opisuję hippisowskie komuny, życie w atmosferze wolnej miłości i rewolucji seksualnej. Analizuję komuny jako alternatywny sposób życia oraz jako formy protestu przeciw establishmentowi. Ukazuję rolę muzyki, tekstów piosenek, wydarzeń muzycznych i muzycznych idoli w czasach kontrkultury. W dalszej części książki omawiam czynniki, które w późnych latach sześćdziesiątych doprowadziły do upadku kontrkultury. Analiza kończy się zobrazowaniem komercjalizacji ruchu hippisowskiego, schyłku dekady lat sześćdziesiątych, upadku kontrkultury i koncepcji "American Dream". Śmiem twierdzić, że teksty, które wyszły spod pióra Nowych Dziennikarzy nie są dziś jedynie kulturowym artefaktem. Są bogatym źródłem wiedzy na temat kontrkultury lat sześćdziesiątych oraz częścią dziejów Stanów Zjednoczonych. Przedziwne i często zdumiewające wydarzenia, opisywane przez autorów, mogą stanowić źródło silnych i głębokich przemyśleń. Są jednocześnie jak ożywczy wiatr, który otwiera okiennice okna i pozwala na szersze, wyraźniejsze widzenie świata i jego spraw, oglądanych dotychczas tylko przez szparę owych okiennic. Szeroko otwarte okno jest metaforą odbierania świata widzianego nie wyłącznie przez "szkiełko i oko", ale wzbogaconego uczuciami Nowych Dziennikarzy, ich świeżym spojrzeniem, ich młodymi opiniami, interpretacją, dziennikarską swobodą i swadą. Należy podkreślić, że teksty Nowych Dziennikarzy są ważną i nierozerwalną częścią historii, stanowią dokumenty, które powinny być traktowane na równi z tekstami czysto literackimi, historycznymi i socjologicznymi. 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Il portentoso successo ottenuto dai Beatles negli U.S.A. aprì il mercato americano a molte band della scena musicale britannica. Qualsiasi cosa avesse un sapore "british" divenne immediatamente interessante agli occhi del pubblico americano. Questo fenomeno noto come "British Invasion" costituisce il contesto entro il quale si muove la ricerca in oggetto: descrivere in che modo e per quali ragioni il blues venne riscoperto e reinterpretato da musicisti bianchi, quali conseguenze ciò abbia avuto nel ridefinire i canoni del genere, e quale sia stato il contributo specifico del blues revival inglese. Nel primo capitolo viene descritta la diffusione del jazz in Gran Bretagna a partire dalla fine degli anni '10 del XX secolo. Il Jazz in Inghilterra, nonostante sia stato osteggiato dalle componenti più conservatrici della società britannica, poco supportato dai media istituzionali come la BBC, ed intralciato dagli effetti della crisi economica degli anni '30, ha potuto radicarsi e diffondersi in Gran Bretagna grazie alle capacità organizzative messe in campo dai seguaci del jazz che furono in grado di crearsi un proprio spazio e un proprio mercato di riferimento attraverso la fondazione di associazioni come i Rhythm Club, riviste, negozi specializzati, piccole etichette indipendenti e perfino band musicali. Tra gli anni '30 e '40 il dibattito tra i modernisti sostenitori del be-pop e i tradizionalisti sostenitori dell'hot jazz degli anni '20 favorì la nascita di un interesse specifico per il blues. Per meglio definire a quale stile di jazz assegnare la palma dell'autenticità molti appassionati di jazz si volsero ad approfondire la conoscenza e lo studio della musica afroamericana nel suo complesso e in particolare del blues visto come un precursore del jazz. Il blues revival, quindi, fu un movimento che prese le mosse dall'ambito del jazz inglese per poi svilupparsi autonomamente. Nella seconda parte del capitolo (3 e 4 paragrafo) si è cercato di mettere in evidenza le continuità e le discontinuità esistenti tra il mondo del jazz e del blues in Inghilterra. I seguaci del blues, infatti, si trovarono a dover affrontare problematiche molto simili a quelle dei loro predecessori del jazz come ad esempio la scarsità di materiale discografico e dettero risposte organizzative similari. In particolare il mondo del blues revival ereditò da quello del jazz un approccio alla musica serio e compito alimentato da un forte elemento ideologico incentrato sul concetto di autenticità musicale. Il secondo capitolo descrive l'influenza che ebbe la diffusione delle popular music americana sui teenager inglesi degli anni '50 e come ciò abbia portato molti giovani britannici a conoscere il blues e a praticarlo assieme ad un vasto ventaglio di stili e generi della musica popolare americana ponendo così le basi per quella originale rielaborazione della musica americana che costituì uno dei punti di forza della British Invasion. Ampio spazio è dedicato a collocare la diffusione di generi musicali come il rock 'n' roll e lo skiffle nella cornice dei profondi cambiamenti economici, sociali, e di costume che caratterizzarono l'Inghilterra del dopoguerra e come questi impattarono sulle culture giovanili. Il terzo capitolo si occupa di delineare la crescita del movimento di blues revival inglese nei primi anni '60 seguendo la fondazione e i primi passi di alcune band storiche del blues-rock britannico. L'accento è posto sul rapporto pedagogico che si era venuto a creare tra gli artisti americani che andavano ad esibirsi in Inghilterra e i giovani musicisti britannici che li accompagnavano durante i tour. Una sezione importante del capitolo si sforza di mettere in evidenza i rapporti tra il mondo del folk revival britannico e la prima fase prettamente acustica del blues revival inglese e come la svolta elettrica del blues britannico, ispirata dai rappresentati del Chicago Blues come Muddy Waters, e portata avanti da pionieri come Alexis Korner, Cyril Davies, Chris Barber abbia favorito un distacco precoce del il blues britannico da una visione purista del blues di derivazione folk che vedeva prevalentemente, se non unicamente, nel blues acustico l'unico vero ed autentico blues. Il quarto capitolo sposta la sua attenzione sugli Stati Uniti d'America e cerca di evidenziare alcune essenziali differenze e punti d'incontro tra il blues revival americano e quello britannico a partire dal ruolo del rock 'n' roll che in America fu più un ostacolo che un elemento di promozione del blues presso i giovani bianchi. Il blues revival in America rimase più a lungo legato al mondo del folk revival che aveva sviluppato una concezione estremamente purista del blues legandolo ad un canone acustico e rurale. Il legame più stretto del blues revival americano con l'ambiente del folk dipese da vari fattori ambientali e politici. La scoperta del blues da parte dei bianchi in America avvenne, molto più che in Inghilterra, attraverso l'opera di folcloristi e intellettuali delle controculture che vedevano nella musica elettrica un espediente usato dall'industria musicale per creare musica artificiale ed inautentica. Inoltre, la musica folk, che godette di un rinnovata popolarità tra la fine degli anni '50 e i primi anni '60, divenne la colonna sonora di tutti quei movimenti di protesta neri e bianchi che, soprattutto nei primi anni '60, erano favorevoli ad una soluzione integrazionista del problema razziale americano e vedevano quindi positivamente la promozione della cultura afroamericana. Il Newport Folk Festival fu l'evento che alimentò maggiormente questa visione folclorica del blues che tuttavia nascondeva un approccio colonialista alla cultura afroamericana da parte dei bianchi che pur la promuovevano. Proprio al Newport Folk Festival, in occasione dell'esibizione di Bob Dylan del 1965, emerse in piena luce lo scontro tra la visione purista del blues propria del canone folk e la visione modernista incarnata dalla Paul Butterfield Blues band, nella quale suonavano dei ragazzi bianchi di Chicago che avevano oltrepassato i confini razziali della società americana ed erano andati nei quartieri afroamericani per imparare il blues dai maestri del genere. L'incidente di Newport rese famosa la Paul Butterfield blues band e dette un forte impulso allo stile elettrico del blues bianco, ma fu principalmente in Inghilterra che il blues elettrico venne consacrato come uno stile di blues autentico e fondativo dei generi moderni come il Rhythm & Blues,il Rock 'N' Roll e la nascente musica rock. La maggiore libertà espressiva che visse la stagione matura del blues revival in Inghilterra dovuta ad una minore interdipendenza con il mondo del folk e una diversa percezione del problema razziale da parte dei giovani inglesi portò il blues bianco praticato dai britannici verso uno sviluppo virtuosistico e sperimentale che ben presto portò le principali band del blues-rock britannico ad abbandonare il genere entro la fine degli anni '60. Tuttavia prima che ciò avvenisse il blues-rock interpretato dai guitar hero britannici scalò le classifiche americane sulla scia della strada aperta dai gruppi della British Invasion e si legò alla musica psichedelica e alla cultura hippie. Il blues elettrico e virtuosistico praticato nella musica rock contribuì enormemente a far scoprire ai giovani bianchi americani e britannici il blues e suoi principali artisti. Tuttavia, come si resero conto gli stessi musicisti afroamericani che cominciarono ad esibirsi di fronte ad un pubblico bianco, il blues stesso subì una trasformazione in conseguenza della sua crescente popolarità presso il pubblico bianco. Il blues reinterpretato dai giovani bianchi tendeva a favorire il virtuosismo strumentale rispetto a quello vocale, ponendo al centro della scena la chitarra elettrica. Inoltre il blues venne reinterpretato secondo certi propri della cultura bianca occidentale. I musicisti ed il pubblico amavano il blues come una musica emozionale funzionale a soddisfare le proprie esigenze individualistico-esistenziali tendendo a mettere da parte elementi importanti della storia del genere come le interpreti femminili; i critici e gli studiosi cercavano di definire un canone in base al quale stabilire quale fosse l'autentico blues scevro da influenze commerciali ma così facendo lo estraniavano dalla sua storia e dai legami con la comunità afroamericane all'interno delle quali si era sempre trasformato ed evoluto in risposta ad esigenze e stimoli che furono anche di natura commerciale. L'industria discografica, infine, cercava di sfruttare l'interesse dei giovani rocker per il blues producendo album ed eventi live dove i giovani musicisti rocker suonavano e si esibivano coi i "padri nobili" del blues. D'altra parte il blues ha potuto acquisire una grande popolarità al di fuori della comunità afroamericana e del continente americano divenendo un genere musicale apprezzato e praticato in tutto il mondo ancora ai nostri giorni grazie al rock che lo ha celebrato come un suo nobile antesignano. The prodigious success of the Beatles in the U.S.A. paved the way for the American market for many bands and single artists from the British pop and rock music scene. Anything with a "British" flavor and accent immediately became interesting to the American public. Literature, theater, fashion, design, cinema, tourism, music: there was no sector of popular culture that was not affected to some extent by the British craze. This phenomenon known as the "British Invasion" constitutes the basic context within which the research in question moves: describe through what processes and for what reasons the blues was rediscovered and reinterpreted by scholars, folklorists and white musicians, what consequences this had in redefining the canons of the genre and what was the specific contribution of the English blues revival. The first chapter describes the spread of jazz in Great Britain starting from the late 10s of the twentieth century. Jazz in England, despite being opposed by the more conservative components of British society, poorly supported by institutional media such as the BBC, and hampered by the effects of the economic crisis of the 1930s, was able to take root and spread in Great Britain thanks to its organizational skills fielded by the followers of jazz who were able to create their own space and their own reference market through the foundation of associations such as the Rhythm Clubs, magazines, specialized shops, small independent labels and even music bands. Between the 1930s and 1940s the debate between the modernist supporters of be-pop and the traditionalist supporters of hot jazz of the 1920s favored the emergence of a specific interest in the blues. To better define which style of jazz to award the palm of authenticity, many jazz enthusiasts turned to deepen their knowledge and study of African American music as a whole and in particular of blues seen as a precursor of jazz. The blues revival, therefore, was a movement that took off from the field of English jazz and then developed independently. In the second part of the chapter (3 and 4 paragraphs) we tried to highlight the continuities and discontinuities existing between the world of jazz and blues in England. The followers of the blues, in fact, found themselves having to face problems very similar to those of their jazz predecessors such as the scarcity of record material and gave similar organizational responses. In particular, the world of blues revival inherited from that of jazz a serious and demanding approach to music fueled by a strong ideological element centered on the concept of musical authenticity. The second chapter describes the influence that the spread of American popular music had on the British teenagers of the 1950s and how this led many young British people to learn about the blues and to practice it along with a wide range of styles and genres of American popular music laying thus the foundation for that original reworking of American music which constituted one of the strengths of the British Invasion. Ample space is dedicated to placing the diffusion of musical genres such as rock 'n' roll and skiffle in the context of the profound economic, social, and customs changes that characterized post-war England and how these impacted youth cultures. The third chapter deals with outlining the growth of the English blues revival movement in the early 1960s following the foundation and first steps of some historic British blues-rock bands. The emphasis is on the pedagogical relationship that had arisen between the American artists who went to perform in England and the young British musicians who accompanied them on tour. An important section of the chapter endeavors to highlight the relationship between the world of British folk revival and the purely acoustic first phase of the English blues revival and as the electric breakthrough of British blues, inspired by Chicago Blues performers such as Muddy Waters, and carried out by pioneers such as Alexis Korner, Cyril Davies, Chris Barber, favored an early detachment of the British blues from a purist vision of folk-derived blues that saw mainly, if not solely, the only true and authentic blues in acoustic blues. The fourth Chapter shifts its attention to the United States of America and tries to highlight some essential differences and meeting points between the American and British blues revival starting from the role of rock 'n' roll which in America was more of an obstacle that an element of promoting the blues among young whites. The blues revival in America remained linked for a long time to the world of folk revival which had developed an extremely purist conception of the blues by linking it to an acoustic and rural canon. The closest link between the American blues revival and the folk environment depended on various environmental and political factors. The discovery of blues by whites in America took place, much more than in England, through the work of folklorists and intellectuals of the countercultures who saw electric music as a gimmick used by the music industry to create artificial and inauthentic music. Furthermore, folk music, which enjoyed renewed popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, became the soundtrack of all those black and white protest movements that, especially in the early 1960s, were in favor of an integrationist solution to the American racial problem and therefore saw positively the promotion of African American culture. The Newport Folk Festival was the event that most fueled this folkloric vision of the blues which, however, hid a colonialist approach to African American culture on the part of whites who nevertheless promoted it. The Newport Folk Festival was the event that most fueled this folkloric vision of the blues which, however, hid a colonialist approach to African American culture on the part of whites who even promoted it. Precisely at the Newport Folk Festival, on the occasion of Bob Dylan's performance in 1965, the clash between the purist vision of blues typical of folk canon and the modernist vision embodied by the Paul Butterfield Blues band, in which white boys played of Chicago who had crossed the racial boundaries of American society and had gone to African American neighborhoods to learn the blues from the masters of the genre. The Newport incident made the Paul Butterfield blues band famous and gave a strong impetus to the electric style of the white blues, but it was mainly in England that the electric blues was consecrated as an authentic and foundational blues style of modern genres such as Rhythm & Blues, Rock 'N' Roll and the rising rock music. The greater freedom of expression that experienced the mature season of the blues revival in England due to less interdependence with the world of folk and a different perception of the racial problem by young Englishmen led the white blues practiced by the British towards a virtuosic and experimental development that it soon led to major British blues-rock bands abandoning the genre by the end of the 1960s. However, before this happened the blues-rock performed by British guitar heroes climbed the American charts in the wake of the road opened by the British Invasion groups and became linked to psychedelic music and hippie culture. The electric and virtuosic blues practiced in rock music contributed enormously to the discovery of blues and its main artists among young white Americans and British. However, as the same African American musicians who began performing in front of white audiences realized, the blues itself underwent a transformation as a result of its growing popularity with white audiences. The blues reinterpreted by young whites tended to favor instrumental virtuosity over vocal virtuosity, placing the electric guitar at the center of the stage. In addition, the blues was reinterpreted according to certain specifics of western white culture. The musicians and the public loved the blues as an emotional music functional to satisfy their individualistic-existential needs, tending to put aside important elements of the history of the genre such as female performers; critics and scholars tried to define a canon on the basis of which to establish which was the authentic blues free from commercial influences but in doing so they estranged it from its history and from the ties with the Afro-American community within which it had always transformed and evolved in response to needs and incentive that were also of a commercial nature. Finally, the record industry sought to exploit the interest of young rockers for the blues by producing albums and live events where young rocker musicians played and performed with the "noble fathers" of the blues.On the other hand, the blues was able to acquire great popularity outside the African American community and the American continent, becoming a genre of music that is appreciated and practiced all over the world even today thanks to the rock that celebrated it as its noble forerunner.
AMÉRICA LATINALópez Obrador acusa al PRI de comprar cinco millones de votos.Para más información: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/10/content_15565230.htm http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/07/world/americas/mexico-elections/index.html http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/09/actualidad/1341854235_769141.html http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/lpez-obrador-pedir-la-nulidad-de-las-elecciones-en-mxico_12013582-4 http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/05/12570126-mexicos-president-elect-shrugs-off-claims-of-vast-vote-buying-coercion-in-election?lite http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/09/world/americas/mexico-election/index.html?hpt=wo_c2 Masiva marcha en México para condenar el triunfo del PRI.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488821-masiva-marcha-en-mexico-para-condenar-el-triunfo-del-pri http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/08/12622028-tens-of-thousands-protest-in-mexico-against-president-elect-alleging-vote-fraud?lite http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/06/world/americas/mexico-elections/index.html http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2012/07/09/mexique-les-manifestations-hostiles-au-nouveau-president-continuent_1731173_3222.html http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341710466_799097.html Legislativas mexicanas: PRI tendrá poco margen de maniobra. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/B0D5AED1-A987-48D9-8D05-5C606ADE78C2.htm?id={B0D5AED1-A987-48D9-8D05-5C606ADE78C2} Hallan 43 muertos en distintas partes de México, 7 de ellos policías.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/muertos-en-mxico_12016401-4 http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/onze-pessoas-morrem-em-emboscada-no-norte-do-mexico-5434512#ixzz20DVo0c4yHuracán Emilia se acerca con fuerza a costas mexicanas. Para más información: http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/10/12660912-emilia-becomes-powerful-category-4-hurricane-off-mexico?lite http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/10/world/americas/pacific-hurricanes/index.html Argentina condena a 50 años de cárcel al dictador Videla por el robo de bebés. Para más información: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/06/12592712-wasnt-just-one-or-two-children-ex-argentine-dictators-jailed-for-baby-thefts?lite http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/05/actualidad/1341478049_436607.html http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/05/world/americas/argentina-baby-theft-trial/index.html Sin apoyo externo, el paraguayo Franco afronta ahora el aislamiento interno.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488915-sin-apoyo-externo-franco-afronta-ahora-el-aislamiento-interno http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489390-los-colorados-preparan-su-regreso#comentar http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/paraguay-es-un-pas-en-soledad_12010505-4 Descarta la OEA suspender a Paraguay y critica al Mercosur.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489389-descarta-la-oea-suspender-a-paraguay-y-critica-al-mercosur#comentar http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/insulza-rechaza-suspender-a-paraguay-de-la-oea_12017170-4 http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/5FFD5269-B04F-4517-A7C3-746DC07E0CE4.htm?id={5FFD5269-B04F-4517-A7C3-746DC07E0CE4} Mercosur hace frente a la doctrina de Hugo Chávez.Para más información: http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/mercosul-testa-doutrina-de-hugo-chavez-5433450 Caracas cede cada vez más el control de su industria petrolera a China.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489118-caracas-cede-cada-vez-mas-el-control-de-su-industria- Lula a Chávez: "Tu victoria será nuestra victoria".Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/07/actualidad/1341623066_440627.html http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488742-fuerte-respaldo-de-lula-a-chavezChávez dice que se encuentra "totalmente libre" del cáncer.Para más información: http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/chavez-diz-que-esta-totalmente-livre-do-cancer-voltou-correr-5431942#ixzz20DVaaC8w http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48127346/ns/world_news-americas/#.T_1cD5HMqw5 http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489116-chavez-dice-que-se-encuentra-totalmente-libre-del-cancer#comentarCierran una radio opositora en Ecuador. Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488743-cierran-una-radio-opositora-en-ecuador Nicaragua busca tener canal interoceánico. Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/nicaragua-busca-tener-canal-interocenico_12012306-4 Dilma alienta el consumo de productos nacionales.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488945-dilma-alienta-el-consumo-de-productos-nacionales Preocupación en Cuba por un nuevo brote de cólera.Para más información: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/10/12656866-cholera-kills-at-least-3-in-cuba-bad-water-wells-blamed?lite http://america-latina.blog.lemonde.fr/2012/07/09/cuba-retour-sur-laffaire-padilla/ http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489344-preocupacion-en-cuba-por-un-nuevo-brote-de-colera#comentar Ejército abandona las favelas que fueron bastión de los narcos en Río de Janeiro.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489115-el-ejercito-abandona-las-favelas-que-fueron-bastion-de-los-narcos-en-rio-de-janeiro#comentar http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/la-singular-estrategia-de-paz-en-las-favelas-de-ro_12010831-4 http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/AC562F1F-46DC-40DE-A2FF-7BE82BDAA16C.htm?id={AC562F1F-46DC-40DE-A2FF-7BE82BDAA16C} Bolivia estatizará concesión de plata.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/bolivia-estatizar-concesin-de-plata_12016287-4 http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/09/actualidad/1341821141_720801.html Ascenso de los evangélicos en Brasil, el país más católico del mundo.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/latinoamerica/ascenso-de-los-evanglicos-en-brasil-el-pas-ms-catlico-del-mundo_12013663-4 Argentina: se concreta fractura de central obrera. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/F9138ADB-53CD-4D1C-B393-5251B78854B1.htm?id={F9138ADB-53CD-4D1C-B393-5251B78854B1} Indígenas colombianos se enfrentan al ejército. Para más información: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18791301ESTADOS UNIDOS / CANADÁ Obama estancado en un empate con Mitt Romney. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/_portada/noticias/CC8294A8-6DEC-4BB7-B791-EA60DE261C19.htm?id={CC8294A8-6DEC-4BB7-B791-EA60DE261C19} http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/no-mes-em-que-mais-arrecadou-obama-segue-atras-de-opositor-5432399#ixzz20DVzysuaObama va por extensión de reducción de impuestos.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/estados-unidos/obama-pide-terminar-con-rebajas-fiscales-a-ricos_12013882-4 http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/estados-unidos/barack-obama-propone-que-los-ms-adinerados-se-metan-la-mano-al-bolsillo_12016285-4 http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489101-obama-pide-que-la-clase-media-pague-menos-impuestos#comentar http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/obama-insiste-em-imposto-maior-para-ricos-5433578 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15567815.htm Obama mantiene la ventaja en doce estados clave de cara a las elecciones.Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/09/actualidad/1341852907_521683.html http://elpais.com/tag/elecciones_eeuu_2012/a/ Romney lidera en la recaudación de fondos.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489102-romney-lidera-en-la-recaudacion-de-fondos#comentar Hillary Clinton visita Laos . Para más información: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18792282Peor incendio en la historia del estado de Colorado, casi bajo control.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/estados-unidos/peor-incendio-en-la-historia-de-estado-de-colorado_12011204-4Congresista estadounidense homosexual contrae matrimonio.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/estados-unidos/congresista-estadounidense-homosexual-contrae-matrimonio_12015133-4EUROPAItalia no descarta pedir un rescate a la Unión Europea. Para más información: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15568009.htm http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489387-tambien-italia-abrio-las-puertas-a-un-rescate#comentar http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489497-italia-no-descarta-pedir-un-rescate-a-la-ue#comentarRajoy lanza nuevos recortes para combatir el déficit. Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/europa/ayuda-del-eurogrupo-a-espaa-hasta-100000-millones-de-euros_12017462-4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18792427 http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489110-presionada-por-la-ue-espana-ajusta-mas#comentar A cambio del rescate Madrid debe renunciar al control de sus bancos. Para más información: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/858086.html http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489421-la-ue-avanza-sobre-espana-y-le-recorta-soberania#comentar Diversos medios hacen referencia a la crisis económica europea.Para más información: http://www.economist.com/node/21558257 http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489112-bajo-la-lupa-los-lideres-tambien-se-aprietan-el-cinturon#comentar http://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2012/07/09/le-mes-un-fmi-a-l-europeenne-qui-doit-encore-trouver-sa-place_1731118_3234.html Grecia continúa haciendo frente a medidas de austeridad. Para más información: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-greece-resignation-20120710,0,1715490.storyParís y Berlín quieren refundar Unión Europea. Para más información: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/09/world/europe/germany-and-france-celebrate-their-bond.html?ref=world&gwh=F31516EB7E884932259193FE0B5E9652 http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341743167_271675.html 54 migrantes africanos mueren en intento por cruzar a Italia. Para más información: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15567645.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18794548 Más de 140 personas mueren por causa de fuertes lluvias en Rusia.Para más información: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/09/world/europe/russia-floods/index.html?hpt=wo_c2 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/09/world/europe/putin-tours-flood-stricken-black-sea-region.html?ref=world&gwh=6533565A0D4BC183840BD4138B5015EB http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/mais-de-140-pessoas-morrem-por-causa-de-chuvas-no-sul-da-russia-5417115#ixzz20DYdU1OE http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341741179_622677.html La UE alerta que Al Qaeda tiene misiles para derribar aviones en el Sahel.Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/07/actualidad/1341696955_789895.htmlEta mantiene renuncia a las armas, pero cuestiona que no haya diálogo.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/europa/estrasburgo-se-opone-a-la-doctrina-parot-y-pide-excarcelar-a-una-etarra_12016481-4 http://www.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2012/07/09/eta-accuse-paris-et-madrid-de-bloquer-le-dialogue_1731169_3214.html http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/europa/eta-mantiene-renuncia-a-las-armas-y-dice-que-madrid-y-pars-no-avanzan-hacia-el-dilogo_12012484-4 Rusia hace ejercicios con buques de guerra en el Mar Negro. Para más información: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15567096.htmReinician juicio contra Mladic en La Haya.Para más información: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/internacional/78575.html http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48144578/ns/world_news-europe/#.T_1b1ZHMqw5 http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/06/19/actualidad/1340065013_444531.html http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/testemunha-descreve-massacre-em-julgamento-de-ratko-mladic-5427938#ixzz20DYvURT2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18795203Alemania reformará los servicios secretos tras el escándalo de grupo neonazi.Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341739420_437202.html Gran Bretaña vota una histórica reforma de la Cámara de los Lores.Para más información: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/09/12637862-london-bomber-widow-samantha-lewthwaite-recruiting-female-terror-squads-in-somalia?lite http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-britain-lords-20120711,0,2351369.story http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489216-gran-bretana-vota-una-historica-reforma-de-la-camara-de-los-lores#comentar http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-russia-floods-20120708,0,3779381.storyLondres se prepara para las Olimpíadas. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/C66745FA-E3AF-4BBB-B255-BDBE47981E4E.htm?id={C66745FA-E3AF-4BBB-B255-BDBE47981E4E} http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/05/world/europe/uk-security-incident/index.html?hpt=wo_bn9 Los mineros españoles protestan contra los recortes con una "marcha negra" por Madrid.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489403-los-mineros-espanoles-protestan-contra-los-recortes-con-una-marcha-negra-por-madrid#comentar Los bosques radiactivos de Chernobyl, una bomba dormida. Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489052-los-bosques-radiactivos-de-chernobyl-una-bomba-dormida#comentar Según autoridades rusas dejarían de vender armas a Siria. Para más información: http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/russia-vai-suspender-venda-de-armas-para-siria-diz-autoridade-5426247#ixzz20DYau3Lt Hollande lanza una cumbre social para reformar el modelo francés.Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/09/actualidad/1341840770_252931.html ASIA- PACÍFICO/ MEDIO ORIENTEKofi Annan asegura que acordó un nuevo plan de paz con régimen sirio.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/medio-oriente/siria-acuerdan-nuevo-plan-de-paz-con-bashar-al-asad_12012983-4 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15567761.htm http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/internacional/78574.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/world/middleeast/bashar-al-assad-meets-with-kofi-annan.html?ref=world&gwh=24DB32B019FC2DE1935A2D140E746CBF Assad afirma que no va a terminar como Gadafi o Mubarak. Para más información: http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/assad-diz-nao-temer-destino-de-kadafi-ou-mubarak-5430021#ixzz20DZ4cIsS Annan busca apoyo de Irán e Irak frente a crisis siria. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/FE35F23F-BA99-40AE-890B-B7178FA2CA68.htm?id={FE35F23F-BA99-40AE-890B-B7178FA2CA68} http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/09/actualidad/1341816579_934773.html Repudio internacional por ejecución pública de joven afgana acusada de adulterio.Para más información: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/09/12639235-unspeakable-cruelty-outrage-grows-after-afghan-womans-execution-caught-on-video?lite http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/08/12627795-us-afghan-officials-condemn-public-execution-of-afghan-woman?lite http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489214-conmocion-por-el-brutal-asesinato-en-publico-de-una-mujer-en-afganistan#comentar http://oglobo.globo.com/mundo/afeganistao-video-mostra-mulher-sendo-executada-por-adulterio-5422494#ixzz20DYyNkmQ http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/08/world/asia/afghanistan-public-execution/index.html?hpt=wo_c2 Irán prueba misiles.Para más información: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15567884.htm http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/01/world/meast/iran-missiles/index.html?hpt=wo_bn11 China desafía al mundo e invierte 20.000 millones de dólares en Irán.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1489014-china-iran-inversiones#comentar China advierte freno en economía.Para más información: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-slowdown-20120710,0,3626338.story http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488944-china-advierte-que-se-frena-su-economia#comentar http://www.economist.com/node/21558307Japón y China en disputa por una isla. Para más información: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18792556 http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-afghan-roadside-bombing-20120709,0,7742430.story Ataque en Afganistán mata a 6 militares estadounidenses.Para más información: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/world/asia/gunmen-in-pakistan-kill-6-soldiers-and-a-policeman.html?ref=world&gwh=883D5C77A6960B664276A9D77BEB75D2 http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-slowdown-20120710,0,3626338.story http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/08/12627789-6-us-soldiers-killed-in-roadside-bomb-attack-in-eastern-afghanistan?lite Los aliados darán a Afganistán 13.000 millones de ayuda en tres años.Para más información: http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341757800_037533.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/09/world/asia/afghanistan-is-pledged-16-billion-for-civilian-needs.html?ref=world&gwh=716276436265F935ACD6ADED912FE74D Sacerdote preso por desafiar al gobierno chino. Para más información: http://diario.elmercurio.com/2012/07/11/internacional/internacional/noticias/A946EE57-B9C4-4F25-8083-B5F0028742AB.htm?id={A946EE57-B9C4-4F25-8083-B5F0028742AB} El 'tercer sexo' será oficializado por medio de una ley en Nepal.Para más información: http://www.eltiempo.com/mundo/asia/ley-oficializara-el-tercer-sexo-en-nepal-_12016981-4 Aung San Suu Kyi mantiene su asiento en parlamento de Myanmar.Para más información: http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/09/12638373-aung-san-suu-kyi-takes-her-seat-in-myanmar-parliament?lite Trabajadores de medios surcoreanos en huelga por independencia de medios de comunicación.Para más información: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-korea-media-strike-20120711,0,5422254.story"CNN" analiza qué pueden aprender los líderes japoneses de la crisis nuclear en Fukushima.Para más información: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/06/opinion/takeshita-fukushima-management/index.html?hpt=wo_bn7ÁFRICAEl Constitucional egipcio censura al presidente por restablecer el Parlamento.Para más información: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/world/middleeast/egypt-tension-after-order-to-reconvene-parliament.html?_r=1&ref=world&gwh=9D2DE4022C04A357E903195CA2BC3A53 http://www.economist.com/blogs/newsbook/2012/07/libyas-electionhttp://www.economist.com/blogs/newsbook/2012/07/egypts-politics http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/10/12659862-future-constitution-at-heart-of-egypt-power-struggle?lite http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-egypt-parliament-20120711,0,7892069.story http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/09/world/meast/egypt-politics/index.html?hpt=wo_c2 Desafío de Morsi a los militares egipcios.Para más información: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1488914-desafio-de-morsi-a-los-militares-egipcios http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/23/world/middleeast/The-Leaders-of-The-Egyptian-Military-Council.html?ref=world&gwh=4BFBFEBC95E1F52E7DA308015B315475 http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-07/11/content_15568011.htm http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2012/07/08/actualidad/1341760888_873837.html Se aleja en Libia el fantasma islamista: ganan los liberales. 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ABSTRACT Gereja Masehi Injili di Minahasa atau GMIM adalah gereja dengan organisasi terbesar di Sulawesi Utaradengan populasi jemaat hampir 900.000 jiwa, Bermula dari hampir 100 orang. Kemudian melewati 177 tahun menjadi hampir sembilan ratus ribu jiwa. Data tahun 2005 GMIM mempunyai sekitar 900 pendeta, 65% di antaranya adalah perempuan, yang melayani 818 gereja lokal, yang dibagi ke dalam 85 wilayah, dengan sekitar 1.000.000 anggota. Oleh karena banyaknya jumlah anggota GMIM,dalam setiap pesta Demokrasi yang di laksanakan di Indonesia banyak partai-partai politik melakukan pendekatan- pada elit-elit GMIM dan di percayakan untuk memegang kekuasaan pada partai politik yang ada di Indonesia. Negara Indonesia setiap lima tahun sekali melaksanakan pesta Demokrasi.termasuk Pilkada Minahasa Selatan.Pada tahun 2010 Minahasa Selatan melaksanakan pemilihan kepala daerah secara langsung di pilih oleh rakyat.sebagaimana kita ketahui dalam setiap pesta demokrasi ada lembaga-lembaga tertentu termasuk Gereja menyuarakan bahwa "pilihlah sesuai dengan hati nurani'.kalimat ini berdasarkan pandangan gereja merupakan suara Kenabian.Kenabian yang dimaksud adalah membawa suara ALLAH dalam proses pembuatan kebijakan. Jadi GMIM disini berperan agar supaya masyarakat yang ada di minahasa selatan harus mengambil bagian dalam pesta demokrasi,tetapi jangan kita terlibat oleh politik praktis,seperti money politik dan hal-hal lain yang menghalalkan segala cara untuk mencapai tujuan.warga GMIM atau warga gereja harus mampu menilai setiap keadaan,situasi dan kondisi yang ada.gereja harus tegas,gereja harus memberitakan nilai-nilai etika untuk memperkaya bangsa.1 Skripsi Penulis Dijurusan Ilmu Pemerintahan, Program Studi Ilmu Politik Universitas Sam Ratulangi 2 Mahasiswa FISIP UNSRATPENDAHULUANA. Latar Belakang Masalah.Sejak masa sebelum kemerdekaan NKRI umat Kristen dan atau Gereja-gereja telah mengusahakan pendidikan melalui sekolah-sekolah yang diasuhnya.Usaha demikian masih banyak yang berkelanjutan hingga dewasa ini.Walaupun jalannya tidak selalu mulus, namun usaha tersebut mengalami perkembangan juga.Hal itu, misalnya, tampak jelas dari data tahun 1980, dimana cita-cita pendidikan Kristen dan sumbangannya kepada kehidupan nasional pada umumnya tidak jauh berbeda dari pemikiran yang dirumuskan oleh Majelis Pusat Pendidikan Kristen. Pemikiran tentang tujuan pendidikan Kristen, dalam Anggaran Dasarnya berbunyi: "Mempersiapkan tenaga pembangunan yang takut dan taat kepada Tuhan, terampil, menguasai ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi serta memiliki integritas moral dan bersedia mengamalkan dirinya di dalam pembangunan bangsa dan negara Indonesia". Dari cita-cita itu tampak bahwa yang menjadi tujuan pendidikan tidak hanya pembinaan intelektualitas belaka, melainkan juga kepribadian secara menyeluruh.Walau pun masih sering terdapat anggapan dari beberapa orang bahwa umat Kristen pada umumnya dan Gereja-gereja pada khususnya kurang peduli terhadap aktivitas politik, karena politik masih di anggap tabu ketika di bawa ketataran agama. Namun kenyataannya bahwa tidak sedikit jumlah orang Kristen yang diikutsertakan duduk dalam kabinet (kecuali dalam kabinet terakhir) dan dalam pimpinan ABRI pada waktu lalu. Unsur-unsur pokok dalam mengambil bagian di bidang politik pada masa kemerdekaan adalah bahwa mereka loyal terhadap pemerintah, mereka ikut mendukung mempertahankan Pancasila selaku dasar negara, mereka menolak ideologi komunisme, dan bahkan mereka di sekitar tahun 1960 merupakan kelompok moderat dalam pergolakan zaman. Sampai peleburannya dalam Partai Demokrasi Indonesia (PDI) pada tahun 1970-an, Partai Kristen Indonesia (Parkindo) menjadi salah satu saluran penting aspirasi dan pemikiran Kristen di bidang sosio-politis.Di samping itu, sejak tahun 1950 Dewan Gereja-geraja di Indonesia (DGI) yang pada 1984 diubah namanya menjadi Persekutuan Gereja-geraja di Indonesia (PGI) menjadi wadah penting dalam memikirkan tanggung jawab Kristen dalam politik. Secara singkat, pemikiran itu menekankan kewajiban setiap orang Kristen untuk memenuhi tanggung jawabnya terhadap nasib masyarakat dan negara dengan berpartisipasi di bidang politik.Gereja Masehi Injili di Minahasa adalah suatu lembaga Gereja yang bernaung dalam PGI, bertugas untuk mempersiapkan anggota-anggotanya agar dapat memenuhi tanggung jawab tersebut lewat partisipasi politik jemaat dalam kehidupan politik, termasuk didalamnya ikut berpartisipasi pada kegiatan PEMILU. Partisipasi haruslah positif, kreatif, kritis, dan realistis, adalah pernyataan-pernyataan yang sering dikeluarkanGMIM berhubungan dengan salah satu masalah politik yang ditujukan kepada pemerintah, masyarakat, dan golongan jemaat Kristen sendiri.Atas dasar pemikiran diatas mengenai peran gereja terutama dalam memperkuat partisipasi politik warga gereja, maka penelitian kali ini akan mengambil topik mengenai lembaga gereja yakni Gereja Masehi Injili di Minahasa atau GMIM, dengan mengangkat soal peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan partisipasi politik Jemaat pada pelaksanaan PILKADA Minahasa Selatan tahun 2010 (suatu studi di Jemaat GMIM Kalvari Kapitu)B. Perumusan MasalahBerdasarkan permasalahan yang sudah di uraikan sebelumnya, akhirnya dirumuskanlah masalah kedalam pertanyaan berikut :-Bagaimana peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Jemaat pada PILKADA Minahasa Selatan Tahun 2010 ?.METODOLOGI PENELITIANA. Desain Penelitian.Pendekatan yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif, dengan metode analisis deskriptif.Pada dasarnya desain deskriptif kualitatif disebut pula dengan kuasi kualitatif (Bungin, 2009). Maksudnya, desain ini belumlah benar-benar kualitatif karena bentuknya masih dipengaruhi oleh tradisi kuantitatif, terutama dalam menempatkan teori pada data yang diperolehnya. Format deskriptif kualitatif bertujuan untuk menggambarkan, meringkaskan berbagai kondisi, berbagai situasi, atau berbagai fenomena realitas sosial yang ada, kemudian berupaya untuk menarik realitas ke permukaan sebagai suatu ciri, kharakter, sifat, model, tanda, atau gambaran tentang kondisi, ataupun fenomena tertentu. Format ini tidak memiliki ciri seperti air (menyebar di permukaan), tetapi memusatkan diri pada suatu unit tertentu dari berbagai fenomena.Dengan ciri yang seperti ini, maka memungkinkan penelitian ini bersifat mendalam dan "menusuk" ke sasaran penelitian.Dengan demikian penelitian deskriptif kualitatif lebih tepat jika digunakan untuk masalah-masalah yang membutuhkan studi mendalam seperti permasalahan tingkah laku, masalah respons masyarakat terhadap objek tertentu, serta permasalahan implementasi kebijakan publik di masyarakat.Adapun unit yang diteliti dalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif adalah individu, kelompok atau keluarga, masyarakat dan kelembagaan sosial atau pranata sosial.unit individu adalah masalah-masalah individu, orang per orang, sedangkan unit kelompok atau keluarga. Sedangkan unit kelompok atau keluarga, yaitu bisa satu kelompok atau satu keluarga.Masyarakat adalah suatu desa, kecamatan, beberapa kecamatan, beberapa kotamadia dan seterusnya tergantung pada konsep masyarakat yang digunakan (Bungin, 2009).Pemilihan pendekatan kualitatif adalah untuk menjawab masalah penelitian yaitu :Untuk dapat memperoleh gambaran tentang bagaimana peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan partisipasi politik jemaat pada PILKADA Minahasa Selatan Tahun 2010Penggunaan pendekatan kualitatif dalam penelitian ini akan mampu memberikan informasi yang mendalam dan akurat sehingga akan membantu proses interpretasi informasi dan data yang diperoleh.Dengan demikian aktivitas penelitian dicirikan oleh kegiatan mengumpulkan, menggambarkan dan menafsirkan data tentang situasi yang dialami, hubungan tertentu, kegiatan, pandangan, sikap yang ditunjukkan atau tentang kecenderungan, yang tampak dalam proses yang sedang berlangsung, atau pertentangan yang meruncing serta kerjasama yang dijalankan. Dengan menggunakan desain ini, maka akan dapat diperoleh gambaran fenomena, fakta, sifat sertahubungan fenomenal tentang peran GMIM dan dukungannya terhadap proses pemilihan Kepala Daerah di Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan .B. Jenis Data.Data yang diolah dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder.Data primer adalah data yang langsung direkam di lapangan melalui wawancara mendalam dan yang didapat melalui observasi yang dilakukan oleh peneliti sendiri.Sementara itu data sekunder adalah data olahan atau data telah dipublikasikan secara resmi yang didapat dari berita media, dokumentasi dan arsip lembaga terkait lainnya.a. Data Primer.Data primer dalam penelitian ini adalah data yang diperoleh secara langsung dari para informan di lapangan.b. Data Sekunder.Data sekunder dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh data dokumnter yang berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan pemilukada di kabupaten Minahasa Selatan tahun 2010.C. Teknik Pengumpulan, Pencatatan dan Pengolahan Data.Adapun metode pengumpulan data yang dipilih untuk penelitian ini adalah wawancara mendalam (in depth-interview).Pada dasarnya wawancara mendalam yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini merupakan wawancara tidak berstruktur, meskipun disiapkan pula pedoman untuk melakukan wawancara.Menurut Bungin (2009) bahwa : "Wawancara terstruktur sebagaimana yang lazim dalam tradisi survey adalah kurang memadai, yang diperlukan adalah wawancara tak berstruktur yang bisa secara leluasa melacak ke berbagai segi dan arah guna mendapatkan informasi yang selengkap mungkin dan semendalam mungkin".Pedoman wawancara bebas tidak berstruktur berisikan daftar pertanyaan terbuka dalam dialog lisan dengan secara bebas dan informal dengan informan tentang fakta dan informasi tentang peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Jemaat pada PILKADA Minahasa Selatan Tahun 2010.D. Informan Penelitian.Adapun yang menjadi informan dalam penelitian ini adalah warga GMIM Jemaat Kalvari yang dinilai representatif untuk memberikan informasi dan data tentang peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Jemaat pada PILKADA Minahasa Selatan Tahun 2010 yaitu :a. Ketua Jemaat GMIM Kalvari Kapitu.b. BPMJ GMIM Kalvari Kapituc. Majelis Jemaat GMIM Kalvari Kapitud. Tokoh-tokoh Jemaat GMIM Kalvari KapituE. Instrumen Penelitian.Instrumen penelitian yang dipergunakan dalam proses pengumpulan data melalui wawancara tak berstruktur dan ketika pengamatan, adalah peneliti sendiri dengan menggunakan alat bantu seperti alat perekam suara (tape recorder), alat rekam visual (video recorder), alat tulis, serta lap top untuk menyimpan data hasil penelitian. Adapun materi wawancara dan pengamatan adalah diperluas dari berbagai variabel yang dikemukakan dalam hipotesis kerja.F. Arena dan Situasi Penelitian.Setting dalam penelitian ini adalah arena dan situasi dimana proses wawancara dan observasi dilaksanakan. Pola ini adalah merujuk pada apa yang dikemukakan oleh Miles dan Huberman dalam Creswell (1994:149) yaitu bahwa the setting (where the research will take place). Selanjutnya area penelitian adalah area dari kegiatan sehari-hari dari para informan penelitian, sebagaimana dijelaskan oleh Emerson dalam Newman (1973: 343) bahwa field research is the study of people acting in the natural courses of their activites.G. Prosedur Penelitian, Pengumpulan dan Analisis Data.Prosedur dalam penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut :1) Tahap pra penelitian. Yaitu menyusun rancangan penelitian, menentukan lokasi penelitian, penilaian kondisi fisik area penelitian, penentuan para narasumber atau informan, menyiapkan perlengkapan penelitian dan mempersiapkan diri untuk dapat masuk dan menyesuaikan dengan lingkungan dan pola kehidupan dari objek penelitian. Ini dibutuhkan dalam konteks untuk membangun kepercayaan dari objek yang akan diteliti, serta mendorong kepada nuansa akademik.2) Tahap Pengumpulan dan Analisis data.Pada tahap ini data dan informasi yang diperoleh, direduksi atau dipilah-pilah, kemudian dilakukan focusing dan penyederhanaan terhadap catatan lapangan. Reduksi dilakukan dengan cara membaca transkrip, hasil wawancara, catatan pengamatan atu dokumen yang akan dianalisis.3) Tahap Penulisan Laporan Penelitian. Penulisan laporan akhir adalah memuat temuan penelitian, tetapi selain itu juga menguraikan hasil interpretasi dan eksplanasi temuan-temuanpenelitian dan penarikan kesimpulan penelitian, verifikasi, perumusan dalil-dalil dan rekomendasi akademik, serta rekemonedasi pragmatis yang terkait dengan tujuan dan manfaat penelitian.Tahap terakhir dari bagian ini adalah penarikan kesimpulan yaitu menarik proposisi atau dalil-dalil atau hipotesis tertentu berdasarkan kecenderungan interaksi yang terjadi antar atribut. Pada dasarnya kesimpulan yang diarahkan sebagai jawaban masalah penelitian, akan menjelaskan pola korelasi antara kategori dan properties.HASIL PENELITIAN DAN PEMBAHASANA. Peran Gereja dalam Menghadapi PilkadaHaris mengatakan gereja punya peran penting dalam politik.Ia mengajukan dua alasan. Saya ringkas sebagai berikut :Pertama, banyak warga gereja yang setiap hari harus menghadapi masalah sosial-politik-ekonomi. Kebijakan politik yang dibuat pemerintah berhubungan langsung dengan kualitas kehidupan warga gereja. Gereja tidak bisa lepas dari realitas yang dihadapi jemaatnya.Bahkan Alkitab telah menujukkan banyak tokoh yang aktif terlibat dalam politik seperti Amos dan Daniel.Johanes Pembabtis dan Yesus Kristus juga banyak berbicara tentang kondisi politik pada masa mereka.Keterlibatan gereja dalam politik merupakan bentuk reflektif iman terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya.Kedua, gereja harus membawa suara kenabian. Kenabian yang dimaksud adalah membawa suara Allah kedalam proses pembuatan kebijakan, stuktur dan isu-isu yang mengarah pada kemanusian secara umum. Gereja harus berani mengatakan "iya" dan "tidak" terhadap kebijakan dan janji pemerintah. "Iya" yang maksudnya adalah mendukung program pemerintah yang komit kepada penyediaan pendidikan yang bermutu, memberikan akses kesehatan yang baik dan significant dan hal-hal lain yang membuat kehidupan warga menjadi lebih baik. "Tidak" ditujukan kepada tindakan penyelengara pemerintahan yang koruptif, manupulatif, sengaja melakukan kesalahan dan tidak memberikan keuntungan kepada masyarakat.Kesimpulannya : gereja harus ada dalam proses perumusan kebijakan publik. Gereja harus aktif mempengaruhi kebijakan negara melalui politik. Gereja tidak bisa menarik diri atau diam terhadap proses politik. "The church has to be prophetic, speaking for God. The church has to herald the ethical values that enrich a nation. The church has to be bold and forthright, constructive and innovative. The church has to be "salt and light" in what is so often a corrupt environment, to bring light and health (Gereja harus seperti nabi, berbicara atas nama Allah. Gereja harus memberitakan nilai-nilai etika yang memperkaya bangsa. Gereja harus berani dan tegas, konstruktif dan inovatif.Gereja harus menjadi "garam dan terang" dalam lingkungan yang dikenal korup, untuk membawa terang dan kebaikan)," tulis Jim Haris.Relasi Gereja dan Negara menurut Prof. J. Philip Wogaman, guru besar Etika Kristen di Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, Amerika Serikat (AS) menulis buku berjudul Christian Perspectives on Politics (2000). Melalui buku itu, Wogaman membantu kita mengidentifikasi relasi antara gereja dan negara. Merujuk kepada sejarah, Ia membagi hubungan gereja dan negara kedalam empat relasi:1. Pertama, Teokrasi, di mana negara berada di bawah kontrol pemimpin-pemimpin agama. Dalam masyarakat primitif, bentuk negara seperti ini sangat lazim, seperti di dalam teokrasi Ibrani kuno.2. Kedua, Erastianisme. Istilah ini berasal dari nama seorang Swiss-Jerman di abad ke-16, Thomas Erastus. Di sini negara, atau lebih tepat para politisi berusaha mengendalikan gereja.Mereka mencari keuntungan-keuntungan politik dengan memperalat gereja.Singkatnya, gereja dipolitisasi bagi keuntungan-keuntungan politik.3. Ketiga, pemisahan gereja dan negara secara ramah. Di banyak negara pemisahan itu berlaku secara legal, tanpa kekerasan dan rasa benci.Itulah yang secara konstitusional terjadi di Amerika Serikat, kendati di dalam kenyataannya tidak selalu begitu.4. Keempat, pemisahan gereja dan negara yang tidak ramah. Khususnya dalam dua abad terakhir pemisahan seperti ini marak.Gerakan anti-klerikalisme (anti-gereja) misalnya di Perancis pada abad ke-19.Juga di Mexico terjadi hal serupa, ketika para imam dilarang memakai pakaian imam.Di kebanyakan negeri Marxis juga pemisahan seperti ini terjadi. Negara Albania dulu merupakan contoh yang sangat jelas bahwa negara sama sekali tidak mau tahu dengan gereja.Pdt. Alokasih Gulö, S.Th, M.Si dalam artikel Gereja dan Politik: Suatu Catatan Pengantar Tentang Hubungan dan Peran Gereja Dalam Politik (2013) menulis bahwa relasi antara gereja dan negara sangat dipengaruhi kondisi politik setempat. Relasi gereja dengan negara tidak sama di setiap tempat dan periode. Dalam keadaan kristis, peran politik gereka untuk mempengaruhi negara biasanya lebih besar dan agresif. Gereja bahkan bisa masuk kedalam politik praktis.Bahkan bila diperlukan gereja dapat menjadi partai politik dan terlibat dalam revolusi.Peran ini ditujukan untuk mengubah perilaku penyelengara, dari kedikatoran menjadi lebih demokratis.Namun dalam keadaan yang relative bebas seperti di negara demokratis, peran politik gereja cenderung lebih sedikit dan sederhana.Dalam sistem politik terbuka dimana warga punya kebebasan berbicara, gereja lebih berperan sebagai mediator baik sebagai lembaga pendidikan politik, perpanjangan loby masyarakat dan penegak moral.B. Sikap Politik Gereja GMIM Kalvari Kapitu dalam PilkadaKondisi politik di Jemaat Kalvari Kapitu menjelang pilkada tergolong normal. Warga tidak kehilangan kebebasan untuk menyatakan pendapat politiknya.Keamanan warga dijamin baik dengan baik oleh Polisi dan TNI.Hukum masih tegak berdiri. Dengan situasi normal seperti ini, peran politik gereja merujuk Prof. J. Philip Wogaman hanya ada tiga yaitu menegakan moral, melakukan pendidikan politik dan melakukan loby-loby politik untuk isu tertentu.Lantas bagaimana gereja secara institusi melaksanakan peran politiknya itu?Tulisan Dr. James Emery White dalam artikel Christian and Politics (2012) menarik dijadikan sebagai rujukan. Menurut White gereja bisa mengambil posisi resmi, asalkan tidak langsung mendukung atau menentang calon dalam proses pemilihan. Gereja dapat membantu warga untuk memahami pilihan apa yang baik bagi mereka, namun hal itu boleh dilakukan selama mereka (warga) diarahkan pada semua pemilih yang berhak dan tidak menuju hanya satu partai politikGereja juga dapat mengundang kandidat di dalam sebuah forum untuk membahas isu-isu khusus seperti kemiskinan, kesehatan dan hal-hal yang berhubungan kesejahteraan warga.Di dalam forum itu, setiap kandidat diminta memberikan solusi atas isu-isu yang didiskusikan.Lewat forum ini, gereja memberikan warga kesempatan menilai kandidat dan program mana yang paling mereka percaya.Gereja juga harus terbuka menerima kunjungan kandidat. Gereja harus memperlakukan semua kandidat dengan cara yang sama yaitu berdoa baginya dan mengingatkanya tentang moralitas baik dalam proses pemilihan dan ketika Ia memimpin. kata kuncinya adalah "secara langsung". Gereja tidak bisa mengatakan secara resmi,"Kami mendukung Jhon Doe atau "Kami menentang Jane Doe," tulis James Emery White newsletter CCA Connection, Cincinnati Christian University, AS. Gereja juga tidak boleh mengirimkan dukungan kepada salah satu kandidat dengan menggunakan kop surat resmi gereja. Tanda-tanda politik tidak boleh ditampilkan pada property gereja.Bisakah Pendeta Mendukung Kandidat? White mengatakan, seorang pendeta (termasuk penatua dan jemaat -red) secara pribadi dapat mendukung seorang kandidat.Namun dukungan itu harus diberikan secara "tidak langsung".Maksudnya seperti ini. Sebagai pribadi, seorang pendeta dapat mempengaruhi orang yang Ia kenal, termasuk jemaatnya sendiri. Ia boleh mekakukan hal itu melalui percakapan-percakapan harian, seperti berbicara di tempat parkir dll. Namun pendeta itu tidak boleh menyampaikan dukungan kepada kandidat dari atas podium.Pendeta secara pribadi, dapat bekerja untuk kandidat dan memberikan dukungan keuangan.Namun gereja secara institusi tidak bisa memberikan dukungan keuangan kepada kandidat, sekalipun anggota gereja telah menyetujuinya.Sebagai pribadi, pendeta dapat menulis di media masa sebagai bentuk dukungannya kepada kandidat. Pendeta itu dapat menggunakan gelar dan affiliasi gerejanya." sebagai pendeta saya bebas bebicara dan mengajarkan moral dan isu sosial yang berhubungan dengan debat politik, seperti aborsi, pernikahan sejenis dan masalah ekonomi – bahkan jika, hal itu berimplikasi memberikan dukungan kepada salah satu kandidat dan mengkritik yang lain," tukas James Emery White.C. Peran Gereja GMIM Kalvari Kapitu dalam Peningkatan Partisipasi Politik JemaatPenelitian ini merupakan analisis mengenai peran Gereja terlebih khusus Gereja Masehi Injili di Minahasa, dalam peningkatan partisipasi politik jemaat, sehingga menjadikan warga gereja dewasa dalam kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara.Hasil wawancara dengan informan mengenai program pelayanan GMIM tahun pelayanan 2010-2013 yang berkaitan dengan partisipasi politik bagi warga GMIM, adalah sebagai berikut:Pdt. SR selaku Ketua BPMJ GMIM Kalvari Kapitu mengatakan: GMIM dalam melaksanakan tugas pelayanan, dituangkan melalui program kerja yang disusun setiap tahunnya, program kerja ini dibagi menurut pelayanan kategorial yang ada, yaitu Bapa, Ibu, Pemuda, Remaja, dan Anak. Dalam penetapan program pelayanan ini disampaikan melalui suatu rapat paripurna yaitu Sidang Tahunan Majelis Sinode (STMS) yang dilaksanakan setiap tahunnya.Dalam STMS ini dilaporkan dan dibahas kegiatan/program pelayanan dari masing-masing kategorial yang ada sepanjang tahun yang berjalan.Pnt. VJ sekretaris BPMJ GMIM Kalvari mengatakan: dalam periode pelayanan 2010-2013, banyak program yang telah dilaksanakan oleh GMIM yang berhubungan dengan pemberian pendidikan politik bagi warga gereja khususnya warga GMIM, program pendidikan politik ini terbagi atas beberapa BIPRA yang melaksanakan, seperti PKB GMIM, dan Pemuda GMIM. Pemberian pendidikan politik bagi warga gereja ini bertujuan memberikan pembekalan dan pengetahuan, agar warga GMIM tidak lupa akan kapasitasnya sebagai warga Negara, yang harus turut aktif dalam pelaksanaan pemberian suara seperti pada pemilu atau pilkada. Kami tidak mengarahkan, tetapi lebih dititikberatkan kepada pemberian diri/partisipasi politik warga gereja terhadap mekanisme politik yang ada di Negara ini, agar kedepannya warga GMIM sadar akan kapasitasnya sebagai jemaat dan warga Negara, yang tentunya mempunyai hak-hak politik tertentu.Pnt. MK selaku ketua Kategorial Pelayanan Pemuda GMIM Kalvari mengatakan: dalam program pelayanan yang dilaksanakan oleh Pemuda GMIM, sebenarnya banyak sekali program yang tujuannya adalah memberikan pendidikan kepada pemuda GMIM agar mampu memainkan peran sebagai pemuda yang tanggap, aktif dan cerdas, dalam berinovasi, berkreatifitas, dan tumbuh dalam iman kekristenan. Program-program itu diantaranya adalah pelatihan pemuda gereja, dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini, pemuda gereja dilatih untuk menjadi kader yang potensial, berkualitas, mampu untuk menunjukkan jati diri sebagai pemuda dalam kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara juga berjemaat. Karena dalam pelatihan kepemimpinan pemuda gereja ini ada 3 tahap, yaitu tahap dasar, menegah, dan sampai pada tahap tiga yaitu analisa social, sehingga pelatihan kepemimpinan pemuda gereja ini mampu melahirkan pemuda yang berkualitas. Disamping itu ada pula program Perkemahan Karya Pemuda GMIM yang pada periode pelayanan ini dilaksanakan setiap tahunnya, disamping untuk mempertemukan seluruh pemuda GMIM yang ada di daerah Minahasa, Manado, Bitung, jugapara pemuda dibekali dengan beberapa seminar-seminar, workshop, dan pembinaan keterampilan. Pada intinya program pelayanan pemuda dalam pembinaan warga pemuda GMIM sudah cukup banyak untuk dapat mendewasakan pemuda GMIM dalam kapasitasnya sebagai warga Negara yang memiliki hak dan kewajiban dalam partisipasi politik.Pdt. HL selaku wakil ketua BPMJ Kalvari mengatakan: memang selama ini ada wacana yang berkembang di jemaat bahwa menjadi pengurus/pelayan di GMIM merupakan batu loncatan untuk mendapatkan jabatan tertentu, tentunya wacana ini tidaklah benar, karena GMIM sebagai gereja hadir untuk melayani, bukan sebagai kekuatan politik local. Apabila ada anggapan yang berkembang seperti itu, hendaknya hal itu lebih dipahami sebagai suatu tindakan dari pada personal/pribadi bukan sebagai institusinya GMIM. Sebagai pelayan tentunya saya selalu memberikan pengertian kepada warga jemaat kiranya mampu untuk memilah apa yang menjadi tugas sebagai jemaat, dan apa pula tugas sebagai warga Negara. Hal ini sesuai yang tercantum dalam Alkitab, Roma 15:1 dimana dikatakan bahwa pemerintah itu adalah wakil Allah didunia, sehingga sudah sepatutnyalah setiap warga jemaat tunduk kepada pemerintah, dan setiap rule of the game yang ada dalam system pemerintahan Negara.KESIMPULAN DAN SARANA. KesimpulanBerdasarkan hasil dan wawancara dengan para informan di bagian pembahasan, maka penelitian tentang peran GMIM Kalvari Kapitu pada pemilihan kepala daerah, dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut:1. Peran Gereja Masehi Injili di Minahasa khususnya GMIM Kalvari Kapitu dalam meningkatkan partisipasi politik telah cukup baik dilaksanakan, hal ini dapat dirasakan melalui program pelayanan jemaat, seperti pendidikan warga gereja yang berkaitan dengan politik dan kewarganegaraan.2. Dalam memberikan pembinaan dan sosialisasi kepada setiap warga gereja, GMIM Kalvari Kapitu dan tokoh-tokoh atau pemimpinnya juga telah berperan untuk memberikan kedewasaan kehidupan warga gereja dalam kehidupan politik bangsa, untuk menjaga stabilitas dalam warga gereja, demi terciptanya kehidupan yang rukun dan damai, walaupun sosialisasi dan pembinaan ini belum sepenuhnya efektif, karena tidak semuanya aras pelayanan jemaat GMIM dapat menerima dengan baik.3. Kehadiran para pendeta dalam kegiatan politik, berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, bahwa menurut beberapa warga GMIM Kalvari Kapitu belum mampu memberikan pendidikan politik kepada warga gereja, malah meninmbulkan antipati dikalangan warga gereja karena dirasa belum mampu menjaga kapasitasnya sebagai pelayan Tuhan, kebanyakan para pendeta yang terlibat dalam politik praktis terhanyut dengan tindakan-tindakan yang tidak sesuai dengan misi kehambaan.B. SARANDari kesimpulan diatas maka saran dalam penelitian ini adalah:1. Mengingat peran GMIM dalam meningkatkan partisipsi politik telah cukup baik dilaksanakan, untuk kedepannya diharapkan dapat membuat program yang universal, artinya program pendidikan politik bagi warga GMIM dapat dijadikan sebagai program pokok GMIM, yang harus dilaksanakan oleh seluruh wilayah yang ada sampai dengan tingkat jemaat.2. 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Introducción: el dolor crónico es un problema serio de salud pública. Las herramientas terapéuticas disponibles han sido cuestionadas por sus efectos secundarios indeseables. El uso de cannabis medicinal se ha propuesto como parte de una estrategia multimodal, para manejo del dolor crónico, por considerarle una alternativa más segura y efectiva. En las últimas dos décadas, el cannabis medicinal ha ganado gran relevancia mediática, socioeconómica y científica en el país. Con gran controversia, los medicamentos a base de cannabis son empleados en todas latitudes, mientras la comunidad científica en todo el mundo se interesa en recopilar evidencia del efecto clínico. Pocos estudios se han enfocado en las percepciones, actitudes y creencias de los pacientes. En Colombia, no se había realizado ninguno. Planteamiento del problema: tras varias décadas de proscripción legal del cultivo, transporte, posesión, uso o consumo de marihuana, en Colombia se viene gestando un enfoque diferencial entre el narcotráfico, el microtráfico, el uso recreativo y el medicinal. El uso medicinal de cannabis ha sido despenalizado y el Gobierno inició el proceso de reglamentar la producción, transformación y comercialización. El uso medicinal de cannabis en Colombia es relevante, tanto en el ámbito científico, como en el social; al igual que en el resto del mundo. La marihuana aquí es la droga ilícita más comúnmente usada. En este país prevalecen ideas vagamente relacionadas con las percepciones y actitudes de la población colombiana frente a la marihuana. La percepción pública acerca de la eficacia de los cannabinoides en dolor no parece ser consistente con la evidencia científica disponible pues la percepción de efectividad es muy subjetiva. Igualmente, es necesario que los profesionales de la salud entiendan, controlen y adapten los procesos de farmacología y medicina actuales a los aspectos claves del cannabis en el manejo del dolor, con el fin de disminuir el riesgo derivado de su uso. Objetivos: describir las percepciones, actitudes y creencias acerca del uso de cannabis medicinal en pacientes con dolor crónico en una institución de salud de tercer nivel del Nororiente colombiano. Metodología: el presente estudio, se desarrolló usando técnicas de investigación de campo, a partir de un cuestionario autoadministrado que preservó el anonimato. El muestreo se hizo por conveniencia, tanto en pacientes como en sus familiares o acudientes. Se evaluaron las relaciones entre percepciones, creencias y actitudes y las características demográficas del consumo de cannabis, experiencias previas, estado de salud y calidad de vida, intensidad del dolor, presencia de comorbilidades y consumo de otras sustancias psicoactivas. Resultados: se logró obtener información útil para comprender el constructo psicosocial de los pacientes en lo referente al cannabis medicinal. Predominó entre ellos una postura neutral, mientras que la de los familiares fue más variada, con tendencia positiva en la mayoría de los aspectos. La prevalencia de consumo medicinal fue baja en los dos grupos. Los pacientes con dolor crónico encuestados no se comportan igual que lo reportado en estudios internacionales. Discusión: a pesar del complicado contexto colombiano referente al uso de las sustancias psicoactivas y el impacto del narcotráfico, los pacientes no son renuentes a la posibilidad de emplear el cannabis medicinal para el manejo del dolor crónico; tampoco para el manejo de otros síntomas. Su posición neutral permite que, dirigiendo apropiadamente las políticas públicas en salud y educación, puedan modificarse estas percepciones de acuerdo a la evidencia científica. También se destaca a partir de los resultados el importante papel de los familiares, no solo en la toma de decisiones, sino también como amplificadores positivos de la idea de utilidad terapéutica del cannabis medicinal. Este estudio abre las puertas a lo que debe ser un campo de investigación amplio y dinámico, que integre el conocimiento científico con el contexto del paciente usando un enfoque biopsicosocial integrador. ; LISTA DE FIGURAS I LISTA DE TABLAS II GLOSARIO III RESUMEN 1 ABSTRACT 1 INTRODUCCIÓN 3 PLANTEAMIENTO DEL PROBLEMA 4 RELEVANCIA DEL USO MEDICINAL DEL CANNABIS ¿POR QUÉ INVESTIGAR? 4 CANNABIS COMO FITOTERAPIA 5 Cannabis 6 Cannabinoides 6 CANNABIS MEDICINAL 7 EPIDEMIOLOGIA DEL CONSUMO DE CANNABIS 9 Prevalencia de Consumo en Europa 10 Prevalencia de Consumo en Norteamérica 11 Prevalencia de Consumo en Latinoamérica 11 Características de Consumo por Edad 11 Características de Consumo por Sexo 12 Características de Consumo por Nivel Socioeconómico 14 Características de Consumo por Estado Civil 15 Características de Consumo por Nivel Educativo 15 Características de Consumo por Vinculación Laboral 16 Características de Consumo por Estado de Salud 16 USO RECREATIVO VERSUS MEDICINAL 17 CONTEXTO PSICOSOCIAL LATINOAMERICANO 19 USO DE CANNABIS EN COLOMBIA 20 Contexto Psicosocial 21 BARRERAS PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN 25 JUSTIFICACIÓN 33 OBJETIVOS 36 GENERAL 36 ESPECÍFICOS 36 MARCO REFERENCIAL 37 MARCO TEÓRICO 38 ASPECTOS HISTÓRICOS 38 CONCEPTOS FARMACOLÓGICOS RELEVANTES 41 Cannabis 41 Cannabinoides 41 Sistema Endocannabinoide 42 PRODUCTOS MEDICINALES DISPONIBLES 46 Vías de Administración 48 Absorción 50 Distribución 51 Metabolismo 51 Eliminación 51 Productos en Desarrollo 52 Presentaciones Concentradas 52 SEGUNDO EFECTO 54 Impacto Sobre el Consumo de Otros Fármacos 56 EFECTOS SECUNDARIOS INDESEABLES 58 Consumo Problemático 60 Tratamiento del Uso Problemático 64 ASPECTOS LEGALES 67 CONTEXTO COLOMBIANO 72 ESTADO DEL ARTE 76 GENERALIDADES 76 TEORÍAS Y APROXIMACIONES ANALÍTICAS 77 ACTITUDES Y CREENCIAS 81 MOTIVACIONES PARA EL USO 86 PERCEPCIÓN DE EFICACIA 87 PERCEPCIÓN DE PLACER 89 MOTIVACIONES PARA EL NO USO 90 PERCEPCIÓN DE RIESGO 93 ESTIGMATIZACIÓN 95 ACTITUDES, CREENCIAS Y PERCEPCIONES DE LOS TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD 98 ESTRATEGIAS PARA REDUCIR LA ESTIGMATIZACIÓN Y LAS BARRERAS DE ACCESO A CANNABIS MEDICINAL 100 Educación para Trabajadores de la Salud 102 PERFIL DEL CONSUMIDOR 104 Frecuencia de Consumo 106 POBLACIONES ESPECIALES 107 Embarazo 107 Infantes y Adolescentes 109 LISTA DE FIGURAS I LISTA DE TABLAS II GLOSARIO III RESUMEN 1 ABSTRACT 1 INTRODUCCIÓN 3 PLANTEAMIENTO DEL PROBLEMA 4 RELEVANCIA DEL USO MEDICINAL DEL CANNABIS ¿POR QUÉ INVESTIGAR? 4 CANNABIS COMO FITOTERAPIA 5 Cannabis 6 Cannabinoides 6 CANNABIS MEDICINAL 7 EPIDEMIOLOGIA DEL CONSUMO DE CANNABIS 9 Prevalencia de Consumo en Europa 10 Prevalencia de Consumo en Norteamérica 11 Prevalencia de Consumo en Latinoamérica 11 Características de Consumo por Edad 11 Características de Consumo por Sexo 12 Características de Consumo por Nivel Socioeconómico 14 Características de Consumo por Estado Civil 15 Características de Consumo por Nivel Educativo 15 Características de Consumo por Vinculación Laboral 16 Características de Consumo por Estado de Salud 16 USO RECREATIVO VERSUS MEDICINAL 17 CONTEXTO PSICOSOCIAL LATINOAMERICANO 19 USO DE CANNABIS EN COLOMBIA 20 Contexto Psicosocial 21 BARRERAS PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN 25 JUSTIFICACIÓN 33 OBJETIVOS 36 GENERAL 36 ESPECÍFICOS 36 MARCO REFERENCIAL 37 MARCO TEÓRICO 38 ASPECTOS HISTÓRICOS 38 CONCEPTOS FARMACOLÓGICOS RELEVANTES 41 Cannabis 41 Cannabinoides 41 Sistema Endocannabinoide 42 PRODUCTOS MEDICINALES DISPONIBLES 46 Vías de Administración 48 Absorción 50 Distribución 51 Metabolismo 51 Eliminación 51 Productos en Desarrollo 52 Presentaciones Concentradas 52 SEGUNDO EFECTO 54 Impacto Sobre el Consumo de Otros Fármacos 56 EFECTOS SECUNDARIOS INDESEABLES 58 Consumo Problemático 60 Tratamiento del Uso Problemático 64 ASPECTOS LEGALES 67 CONTEXTO COLOMBIANO 72 ESTADO DEL ARTE 76 GENERALIDADES 76 TEORÍAS Y APROXIMACIONES ANALÍTICAS 77 ACTITUDES Y CREENCIAS 81 MOTIVACIONES PARA EL USO 86 PERCEPCIÓN DE EFICACIA 87 PERCEPCIÓN DE PLACER 89 MOTIVACIONES PARA EL NO USO 90 PERCEPCIÓN DE RIESGO 93 ESTIGMATIZACIÓN 95 ACTITUDES, CREENCIAS Y PERCEPCIONES DE LOS TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD 98 ESTRATEGIAS PARA REDUCIR LA ESTIGMATIZACIÓN Y LAS BARRERAS DE ACCESO A CANNABIS MEDICINAL 100 Educación para Trabajadores de la Salud 102 PERFIL DEL CONSUMIDOR 104 Frecuencia de Consumo 106 POBLACIONES ESPECIALES 107 Embarazo 107 Infantes y Adolescentes 109 Usuarios de Otras Sustancias Psicoactivas 111 Pacientes Psiquiátricos 113 Pacientes con Infección por VIH/SIDA 114 Profesionales de la Salud 114 Militares Activos y en Retiro 114 Adultos Mayores 116 Pacientes Oncológicos y en Cuidados Paliativos 116 METODOLOGÍA 120 PREGUNTA DE INVESTIGACIÓN 120 DISEÑO 120 POBLACIÓN 120 Población Blanco 120 Población a Estudio 121 CÁLCULO DEL TAMAÑO DE LA MUESTRA 121 MUESTREO 122 CRITERIOS DE INCLUSIÓN 122 CRITERIOS DE EXCLUSIÓN 122 FUENTES DE INFORMACIÓN 123 VARIABLES 124 Universales 124 Demográficas 125 Estado de Salud y Calidad de Vida 130 Dolor y calidad de vida 135 Percepción frente al uso de cannabis medicinal como tratamiento del dolor 140 Patrón de consumo de cannabis 144 Patrón de consumo de alcohol y tabaco (cigarrillo) 147 Comentarios 149 Consideraciones adicionales 149 PROCEDIMIENTOS 149 Elegibilidad 150 Consentimiento 150 PROCESAMIENTO DE DATOS 151 ANÁLISIS DE DATOS 151 RESULTADOS ESPERADOS 152 RELACIONADOS CON LA GENERACIÓN DE CONOCIMIENTO 152 FORTALECIMIENTO DE LA COMUNIDAD CIENTÍFICA 153 APROPIACIÓN SOCIAL DEL CONOCIMIENTO 154 IMPACTOS ESPERADOS 155 VENTAJAS DEL ESTUDIO 156 LIMITACIONES DEL ESTUDIO 156 CONSIDERACIONES ÉTICAS 158 RESULTADOS OBTENIDOS 159 INCLUSIÓN DE PACIENTES 159 VARIABLES UNIVERSALES 160 ELEGIBILIDAD 160 TASA DE RESPUESTA y asistencia 161 VARIABLES DEMOGRÁFICAS 162 edad 162 SEXO AL NACER 164 estado civil 166 educación 167 empleo 169 residencia 170 nivel socieconómico 171 VARIABLES DEL ESTADO DE SALUD Y CALIDAD DE VIDA 172 estado de salud autopercibido 172 cognición 176 VARIABLES DE DOLOR Y CALIDAD DE VIDA 177 intensidad del dolor 177 comorbilidades 178 automedicación 179 ansiedad Y DEPRESIÓN 179 VARIABLES DE PERCEPCIONES, ACTITUDES Y CREENCIAS 180 percepción de eficacia 180 percepción de riesgo 185 aceptabilidad 191 actitudes 194 experiencia 201 VARIABLES DE PATRÓN DE CONSUMO DE CANNABIS 202 prevalencia de uso 202 patrón de consumo 204 motivaciones 206 decisión para el uso medicinal 208 impacto sobre el uso de analgésicos 210 VARIABLES DE CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL Y TABACO (CIGARRILLO) 211 ANALISIS BIVARIADO 214 COMENTARIOS 226 DISCUSIÓN 230 CRONOGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES 232 REFERENCIAS BIBLIOGRÁFICAS 233 ANEXOS 247 PRESUPUESTO 247 CONSENTIMIENTO INFORMADO 249 INSTRUMENTO DE RECOLECCION DE DATOS 251 MANUAL DEL CUESTIONARIO PARA ENTREVISTA TELEFÓNICA: PACIENTES 266 MANUAL DEL CUESTIONARIO PARA ENTREVISTA TELEFÓNICA: FAMILIARES O ACUDIENTES 298 OPERACIONALIZACIÓN DE VARIABLES - PACIENTES 319 OPERACIONALIZACIÓN DE VARIABLES - FAMILIARES O ACUDIENTES 337 TABLAS Y FIGURAS 350 ; Especialización ; Introduction: chronic pain is a serious public health problem. Available therapeutic tools have been questioned for their undesirable side effects. The use of medicinal cannabis has been proposed as part of a multimodal strategy for the management of chronic pain, considering it a safer and more effective alternative. In the last two decades, medical cannabis has gained great media, socio-economic and scientific relevance in Colombia. Controversially, cannabis-based medicinal products are used across all latitudes, while the scientific community around the world is interested in collecting evidence of the clinical effect. Few studies have focused on patients' perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs. None of them had been done in Colombia. Approach to the problem: after several decades of legal prohibition of the cultivation, transport, possession, use or consumption of marijuana, a differential approach has been developing in Colombia between drug trafficking, micro-trafficking, recreational use and medicinal use. The medicinal use of cannabis has been decriminalized and the Government have begun the process of regulating the production, transformation and marketing. The medicinal use of cannabis in Colombia is relevant, both scientifically and socially; just like in the rest of the world. Marijuana here is the most commonly used illicit drug. Ideas loosely related to the perceptions and attitudes of the Colombian population towards marijuana prevail in this country. Public perception of the efficacy of cannabinoids in pain does not seem to be consistent with the available scientific evidence, since the perception of effectiveness is very subjective. Likewise, it is necessary that health professionals understand, control and adapt current pharmacology and medicine processes to the key aspects of cannabis in pain management, in order to reduce the risk derived from its use. Objectives: to describe the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about the use of medicinal cannabis in patients with chronic pain from a third-level health institution in the Colombian Northeast. Methodology: the present study was developed using field research techniques, based on a self-administered questionnaire that preserved anonymity. Sampling was done by convenience, both in patients and their relatives or caregivers. The relationships between knowledge, attitudes and perceptions and the demographic characteristics of cannabis use, previous experiences, state of health and quality of life, intensity of pain, presence of comorbidities and use of other psychoactive substances were evaluated. Results: it was possible to obtain useful information to understand the psychosocial construct of patients in relation to medicinal cannabis. A neutral posture prevailed among them, while that of the proxies was more varied, with a positive trend in the majority of the aspects. The prevalence of medicinal consumption was low in both groups. The chronic pain patients surveyed showed a different set of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in comparison with those reported by international studies. Discussion: Despite the complicated Colombian context regarding psychoactive substances use and the impact of drug trafficking, patients are not reluctant to use medicinal cannabis for the management of chronic pain; nor for the management of other symptoms. Their neutral position allows, by appropriately directing public policies on health and education, to modify these perceptions according to scientific evidence. The important role of family members is also highlighted, not only in decision-making process, but also as positive amplifiers of the therapeutic usefulness of medicinal cannabis. This study opens the doors to what should be a wide and dynamic field of research that integrates scientific knowledge with the context of the patient using an integrative biopsychosocial approach.
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Gopalagiri Colony-1 microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and the physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 550 ha in Gopalagiri Colony-1 microwatershed in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 734 mm. Maximum of 254 mm precipitation takes place during south–west monsoon period from June to September, the north-east monsoon contributes about 268 mm and prevails from October to early December and the remaining 212 mm takes place during the rest of the year. An area of about 95 per cent is covered by soils and 5 per cent by waterbodies, settlements, forest and others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 10 soil series and 35 soil phases (management units) and 7 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 3rd week of November. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 95 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 5 per cent is not suitable for agriculture but well suited for forestry, pasture, agroforestry, silvi-pasture, recreation, installation of wind mills and as habitat for wildlife. About 41 per cent of the soils are very deep (>150 cm), 22 per cent deep to moderately deep (75 - 150 cm), 33 per cent are moderately shallow to shallow (25-75 cm). About 65 per cent of the area has clayey soils, 26 per cent loamy soils and 3 per cent sandy soils at the surface. About 47 per cent of the area has non-gravelly (200mm/m) in available water capacity and about 54 per cent low (50-100 mm/m) and very low (0.75%) in organic carbon. An area of 34 per cent has soils that are low (57 kg/ha) in available phosphorus. About 9 per cent medium (145-337 kg/ha) and 85 per cent high (>337kg/ha) in available potassium. Available sulphur is low (4.5 ppm). Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils. About 70 per cent area has soils that are deficient (0.6 ppm). The land suitability for 27 major crops (agricultural and horticultural) grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the Gopalagiri Colony-1 Microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable(S1) Moderately suitable(S2) Highly suitable(S1) Moderately suitable(S2) Sorghum 246 (1745) 150 (27) Guava 140 (25) 118 (21) Maize 205 (37) 109 (20) Mango 140 (25) 94 (17) Red gram 203(37) 210 (38) Sapota 140 (25) 118 (21) Groundnut 32 (6) 305(51) Jackfruit 140 (25) 94 (17) Sunflower 101 (18) 187 (34) Jamun 140 (25) 176 (32) Cotton 183 (33) 172 (31) Musambi 140 (25) 176 (32) Onion 140 (25) 256 (46) Lime 140 (25) 176 (32) Beans 140 (25) 256 (46) Cashew 140 (25) 118 (21) Potato 140 (25) 174(32) Custard apple 205 (37) 203 (37) Beetroot 140 (25) 174 (32) Amla 203 (37) 257(37) Turmeric 140 (25) 168 (31) Tamarind 140 (25) 176(32) Horse gram 203 (37) 257 (47) Marigold 203 (37) 216(39) Field bean 140 (25) 256 (46) Chrysanthemum 140 (25) 256(46) Banana 140 (25) 176 (32) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 7 identified LMUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops that helps in maintaining the ecological balance in the microwatershed. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Gopalagiri Colony-1 micro-watershed (Basavapur sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district) is located in between 11043' – 11044' North latitudes and 76035' – 76037' East longitudes, covering an area of about 550 ha, bounded by Kannagal, Honnegaudanahalli, Hangala and Hosalhalli villages with length of growing period (LGP) 120-150 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Gopalagiri Colony-1 micro-watershed Basavapur sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district are presented here. Social Indicators Male and female ratio is 59.5 to 40.5 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age groups 18 to 50 years group of population is around 54 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 78.4 per cent. Social groups belong to other backward caste (OBC) is around 77.8 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the source of energy for a cooking among 88.9 per cent. About 44.4 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. About 11.1 per cent farm households are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 88.9 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities is among all the sample households. Institutional participation is only 24.3 per cent of sample households. Rural migration to unban centre for employment is prevalent among 18.9 per cent of farm households. Women participation in decisions making are around 66.8 per cent of households were found. 2 Economic Indicators The average land holding is 0.66 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to marginal farmers. The dry land account for 65.1 % and irrigated land 34.9 % of total cultivated land area among the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 90.6 per cent and agriculture is the main and non-agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 28.1 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs.8070 per household. Mobile and television are mass popular mass communication media. The average farm assets a value is around Rs.11850 per household, about 44.4 per cent of sample farmers own plough. The average livestock value is around Rs.26600 per livestock; about 100 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 641.6 grams (1561 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 77.8 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs. 45088 per household. Among all farm sample households are below poverty line. The per capita monthly average expenditure is around Rs.1242. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs.773 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 402711 per year for the total area of 550.02 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 19780/ha/year. Per hectare food grain production services is maximum in banana (Rs. 96601), followed by turmeric (Rs. 45085), maize (Rs. 26807), red gram (Rs. 19672), horse gram (Rs. 6623), bajra (Rs. 4432), groundnut (Rs. 2961). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 2806/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in horse gram (Rs. 5472) followed by ragi (Rs. 3800), sorghum (Rs. 3529), maize (Rs. 2609), groundnut (Rs. 1051) and bajra (Rs. 374). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in banana (Rs. 185838) followed by turmeric (Rs. 54978), sorghum (Rs. 53775), bajra (Rs. 52269), red 3 gram (Rs. 51718), sunflower (Rs. 39261), maize (Rs. 37562), groundnut (Rs. 23392), horse gram (Rs. 22578) and ragi (Rs. 15479). Economic Land Evaluation The major cropping pattern is bajra (29.8 %) followed by horse gram (12.8 %), groundnut (10.9 %), red gram (10.8 %), maize (10.4 %), sunflower (10.4 %), turmeric (6.2 %), banana (5.4%), safflower (2.3 %) and sorghum (0.9 %). In Gopalgiri colony 1 micro-watershed, major soils are Annurkeri (ARK) soil series are having deep soil depth cover around 18.25 per cent of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing groundnut (46.8 %), turmeric (26.78 %) and bajra (26.5 %). Bheemanabeedu (BMB) soil series are having deep soil depth cover around 14.9 per cent of area; the major crops grown are sunflower (83.3 %) and sorghum (16.7 %), Devarahalli (DRH) having moderately shallow soil depth covers around 10.83 per cent of area and the major crops grown are bajra (39.4 %), red gram (39.4 %) and banana (21.2 %). Hullipura (HPR) soil series having moderately shallow soil depth cover 4.96 per cent of area. On this soil crops are horse gram and ragi. Kannigala (KNG) soil series having moderately deep soil depth cover around 4.29 per cent of area in this soil maize (50 %) and sunflower (50 %) are grown. Maddinahundi (MDH) soil series having deep soil cover 5.29 per cent of area. In this soil bajra and horse gram. The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area sunflower range between Rs. 57430/ha in BMB soil (with of 0.98) and Rs. 34393/ha in KNG soil (with BCR of 1.26). In turmeric the cost of cultivation is Rs. 220347/ha in ARK soil (with BCR of 1.2). In banana the cost of cultivation is in DRH soil Rs. 115113/ha (with BCR of 1.8). In groundnut the cost of cultivation is Rs. 39081/ha in ARK soil (with BCR of 1.1). In sorghum the cost of cultivation is Rs 42790/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 1.07). In horse gram the cost of cultivation range between MDH soil is Rs. 20809/ha (with BCR of 1.74) and Rs 32697/ha in HPR soil (with BCR value of 1.3). In red gram the cost of cultivation is in DRH soil is Rs 21177/ha (with BCR of 1.9) and ragi cost of cultivation Rs in HPR soil is 54721/ha (with BCR of 1.1). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications are deeper soils to maximize returns. Suggestions Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthen agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in bajra (11.2 % to 28.8%), banana (39.8%), red gram (22.1 %), horse gram (14.6% to 35.1 %), ragi (55.8 %), maize (63.0 %), sunflower (24.1 % to 32.5 %), ground nut (50.8 %) and sorghum (37.1%). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Belhatti-6 Microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and these physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundaries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characteristics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 468 ha in Shirahatti taluk of Gadag district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 633 mm of which about 363 mm is received during south –west monsoon, 165 mm during north-east and the remaining 105 mm during the rest of the year. An area of about 98 per cent is covered by soils, two per cent by rock lands, waterbodies, settlements and others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 13 soil series and 30 soil phases (management units) and 8 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 1rd week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 98 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 150 cm) to deep (100 - 150 cm), 41 per cent are moderately shallow to shallow (25-75 cm) and about 18 per cent are moderately deep (75-100 cm) soils. About 78 per cent of the area has clayey soils at the surface and 20 per cent loamy soils. About 15 per cent of the area has non-gravelly soils, 47 per cent gravelly soils (15- 35 % gravel) and 37 per cent very gravelly (35- 60% gravel) and extremely gravelly (60-80%) soils. About 22 per cent of the area has soils that are very high (>200mm/m) in available water capacity, 3 per cent medium (101-150 mm/m) and about 72 per cent low (51- 100 mm/m) and very low (9.0) and 10 percent has soils that area neutral (pH 6.5-7.3). The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the soils are dominantly 337 kg/ha) in available potassium and low in about 1 per cent area. Available sulphur is low (20 ppm). Available boron is low (0.5 ppm) in about 98 per cent area. Available iron is deficient in about 16 per cent area and sufficient in 82 per cent area. Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils. Available zinc is sufficient (>0.6 ppm) in entire area of the microwatershed. The land suitability for 21 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the Microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suita ble (S1) Moderate ly suit abl e (S2) Highly sui tab le (S1) Moderatel y suit able (S2) Sorghum 46 (10) 246 (53) Jackfruit - 78 (17) Maize 46 (10) 220 (47) Jamun - 183 (39) Bengalgram 4 (<1) 428 (92) Musambi 11 (2) 231 (49) Groundnut 11 (2) 176 (38) Lime 11 (2) 240 (51) Sunflower 11 (2) 173 (37) Cashew 11 (2) 236 (50) Cotton 15 (3) 336 (72) Custard Apple 46 (10) 327 (70) Banana 11 (2) 301 (64) Amla 46 (10) 266 (57) Pomegranat 11 (2) 301 (64) Tamarind - 183 (39) e Mango - 11 (2) Marigold 42 (9) 272 (58) Sapota 11 (2) 135(29) Chrysanthemu m 42 (9) 272 (58) Guava 11 (2) 131 (28) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 8 identified LMUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Belhatti-6 micro-watershed (Belhatti sub-watershed, Shirahatti taluk, Gadag district) is located in between 1503' – 1505' North latitudes and 75036' – 75039' East longitudes, covering an area of about 468 ha, bounded by Nilogal, Kurubgatta, Devihal and Bijjur villages with length of growing period (LGP) 150-180 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Belhatti-6 micro-watershed (Belhatti subwatershed, Shirahatti taluk, Gadag district) are presented here. Social Indicators; Male and female ratio is 55.6 to 44.4 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 52.8 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 97.2 per cent. Social groups belong to scheduled caste (SC) is around 9.1 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the source of energy for a cooking among 63.6 cent. About 45.5 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Majority of farm households (36.4 %) are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 63.6 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 90.9 per cent of sample households. Institutional participation is only 6.4 per cent of sample households. Women participation in decisions making are around 90.9 per cent of households were found. 2 Economic Indicators; The average land holding is 2.4 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to small and medium farmers. The dry land of 46.7 % and irrigated land 13.7 % of total cultivated land area among the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 56.9 per cent and agriculture is the main and agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 29.2 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs. 92494 per household. Mobile and television are popular mass media communication. The average value of farm assets is around Rs. 121609 per household, about 72.7 per cent of sample farmers having plough and sprayer (45.5 %). The average value of livestock is around Rs. 29198 per household; about 81 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capital food consumption is around 853.9 grams (1798.6 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 36.4 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs. 20120 per household. Among the entire farm households in these study area comes under the below poverty line. The per capita monthly average expenditure is around Rs.1365. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services; The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs. 635 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 296230 per year for the total area of 468.28 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 9324/ ha/year. Per hectare food grain production services is maximum in onion (Rs. 22221) followed by chilli (Rs. 20671), cotton (Rs. 13608), bengal gram (Rs. 7344), maize (Rs. 4623), sorghum (Rs. 1311) and groundnut is negative returns. The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 1573/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in maize (Rs. 1806) followed by sorghum (Rs. 1339). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in bengal gram (Rs. 39669) followed by cotton (Rs. 34831), sorghum (Rs. 23705), maize (Rs. 23676), groundnut (Rs. 18488), onion (Rs. 16598) and chilli (Rs. 3833). 3 Economic Land Evaluation; The major cropping pattern is maize (48.7 %) followed by sorghum (16.7 %), onion (11.2 %), bengalgram (9.7%), groundnut (7.8 %) and cotton (6.0 %). In Belhatti-6 micro-watershed major soil of Muttal (MTL) soils series are having shallow soil depth cover around 10.5 % of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing bengalgram (9.1%), chilli (17.9 %), cotton (16.9 %), maize (16.9 %), onion (18.0 %) and sorghum (21.2%). Ravanki (RNK) soils are having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 12.81 % of area; the major crops are maize. Chikkamegheri (CKM) series having moderately deep soil depth cover around 6.66 % of areas; crops are maize (80 %) and onion (20 %). Balapur (BPR) series are having deep soil depth cover around 14.32 % of area; crops are groundnut (25 %), sorghum (75 %) and Lakshmangudda (LGD) series having deep soil depth cover around 14.84 % of area, the major crops grown are groundnut (37.1%), maize (35.3 %) and sorghum (27.6 %). The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for maize ranges between Rs.25791/ha in RNK soil (with BCR of 1.13) and Rs.21143/ha in LGD soil (with BCR of 1.31). In sorghum the cost of cultivation range between Rs 20790/ha in BPR soil (with BCR of 1.00) and Rs.13082/ha in MTL soil (with BCR of 1.01). In onion the cost of cultivation ranges between Rs.54232/ha in CKM soil (with BCR of 1.35) and Rs. 20322/ha in MTL soil (with BCR of 1.14). In groundnut cost of cultivation range between is Rs.45590/ha in BPR soil (with BCR of 1.00) and Rs. 31872 in LGD soil (with BCR of 1.02). In chilli the cost of cultivation in MTL soil is Rs 21836/ha (with BCR of 1.65). In bengal gram the cost of cultivation in MTL soil is Rs.22526/ha (with BCR of 1.33) and cotton the cost of cultivation in MTL soil is Rs.21836/ha (with BCR of 1.62). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications in deeper soil to maximize returns. Suggestions; Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in maize (74 to 79.7%), sorghum (64.8 to 85.9%), onion (59.5 to 90.5%), groundnut (56.6 to65.6%), chilli (96.3 %), cotton (49.4%) and bengalgram (60.8 %) ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Honnegaudanahalli Microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and the physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 584 ha in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 734 mm, of which about 254 mm is received during south –west monsoon, 268 mm during north-east and the remaining 212 mm during the rest of the year. An area of about 95 per cent is covered by soils, five per cent by others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 9 soil series and 27 soil phases (management units) and 8 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 1st week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 93 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 3 per cent is not suitable for agriculture. About 46 per cent of the soils are moderately deep (75-100 cm) to very deep (>150 cm) and 50 per cent are shallow to moderately shallow (25-75 cm). About 19 per cent of the area has clayey soils at the surface, 64 per cent loamy soils and 13 per cent sandy soils. About 38 per cent of the area has non-gravelly soils, 41 per cent gravelly soils (15- 35 % gravel) and 16 per cent very gravelly (35- 60% gravel) soils. About 76 per cent has soils that are very low (200 mm/m) in available water capacity. About 85 per cent of the area has nearly level (0-1%) to very gently sloping (1-3% slope) lands and 10 per cent is under gently sloping (3-5%) to very strongly sloping (15-25%) lands. An area of about 73 per cent has soils that are slightly eroded (e1), 20 per cent moderately eroded (e2) and 3 per cent soils are severely eroded (e3). An area of about 19 per cent has soils that are extremely acid (pH 3.5-4.5) to slightly acid (pH 6.0-6.5) ; 22 per cent neutral (pH 6.5-7.3) and maximum area of about 54 per cent has soils that are slightly alkaline (pH 7.3 to 7.8) to strongly alkaline (pH 8.4 to 9.0). The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the soils are dominantly 0.75%) in organic carbon. About 38 per cent of the soils are low (57 kg/ha) in available phosphorus. About 3 per cent of the soils are low (337 kg/ha) in available potassium. Available sulphur is low (1.0 ppm) in 9 per cent area. Available iron is deficient in about 8 per cent area and sufficient in 88 per cent area. Available manganese is deficient (1 ppm) in 94 per cent area. Available copper is sufficient in all the soils of the microwatershed. Available zinc is deficient (<0.6 ppm) in 18 per cent area and sufficient in 78 per cent area. The land suitability for 27 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the Microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Sorghum 187 (32) 80 (14) Sapota 26 (4) 153 (26) Maize 125 (21) 54 (9) Guava 125 (21) 55 (9) Redgram 125 (21) 290 (50) Banana 26 (4) 187 (32) Horsegram 125 (21) 293 (50) Jackfruit 89 (15) 152 (26) Field bean 26 (4) 241 (41) Jamun 115 (20) 98 (17) Groundnut - 234 (40) Musambi 115 (20 ) 98 (17) Sunflower - 231 (37) Lime 115 (20) 98 (17) Cotton 89 (15) 152 (26) Cashew 26 (5) 153 (26) Onion 26 (4) 241 (41) Custard apple 213 (37) 225 (39) Potato 26 (4) 152 (26) Amla 213 (37) 225 (39) Beans 26 (4) 241 (41) Tamarind 115 (20) 98 (17) Beetroot 26 (4) 152 (26) Marigold 125 (21) 198 (34) Turmeric 26 (4) 1525 (26) Chrysanthemum 26 (5) 241 (26) Mango 26 (4) 98 (17) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 9 identified LMUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Honnegaudanahalli micro-watershed (Basavapur sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district) is located in between 11044' – 11047' North latitudes and 76035' – 76038' East longitudes, covering an area of about 584 ha, bounded by Kannagal, Puttanapur and Bhimanabid villages with length of growing period (LGP) 150-180 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Honnegaudanahalli micro-watershed (Basavapur sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk and Chamarajanagar district) are presented here. Social Indicators; Male and female ratio is 52.0 to 48.0 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 54 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 72 per cent. Social groups belong to general caste is around 70 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas is the source of energy for a cooking among all sample households. About 60 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Majority of farm households (30 %) are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 80 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 70 per cent of sample households. Institutional participation is only 17.0 per cent of sample households. Women participation in decisions making of agriculture production among all sample households was found. 2 Economic Indicators; The average landholding is 0.8 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to marginal and small farmers. The dry land account for 32.7 % and irrigated land is 67.3 % of total cultivable land among the sample households. Agriculture is the main occupation among 20.0 per cent and agriculture is the main and agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 68.0 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs.14057 per household. Mobile and television are popular media mass communication. The average value of farm assets is around Rs.10921 per household, among the all sample farmers having plough and sprayer (20 %). The average value of livestock is around Rs.17170 per household; about 60 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 471.5 grams (1195.3 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Among the all sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs.168282 per household. About 50 per cent on of farm households are below poverty line. The per capita average monthly expenditure is around Rs.814. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services; The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs.711 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs.396566 per year for the total area of 122.6 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 75847/ ha/year. Per hectare food grain production services is maximum in garlic (Rs. 558310) followed by onion (Rs. 120939) horse gram (Rs. 11625), sunflower (Rs. 7550), maize (Rs .7447) and sorghum (Rs. 1857). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 2924/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in gram (Rs. 3203) followed by maize (Rs. 1482) and sorghum (Rs. 1671). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in turmeric (Rs. 77136) followed by sorghum (Rs. 41633), garlic (Rs. 40288), onion (Rs. 29291), sunflower (Rs. 28602), horse gram (Rs. 25170) and maize (Rs. 21128). 3 Economic Land Evaluation; The major cropping pattern is by onion (26.8 %), followed by horse gram (16.2 %), sorghum (15.1 %), turmeric (14.2 %) sunflower (10.6 %), garlic (10.6 %), beetroot (3.3 %) and maize (3.3 %). In Honnegaudanahalli micro-watershed, major soil are Hindupur (HDR) soil are having shallow soil depth cover around 10.4 % of area; crops are beet root (15.9 %), maize (31.9 %), sunflower (20.3 %), turmeric (31.9 %). Magoonahalli (MGH) soil series are having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 20 % of area; crops are onion (50 %) and turmeric (50 %). Kannigala (KNG) soil are having moderately deep soil depth cover around 9.4% of area; crops area horsegram (25.4 %) and sunflower (74.6 %), Beemanabeedu (BMB) soil are having very deep moderately soils depth cover around 15.2 % of area; crops are horse gram (22.5 %), sorghum (22.8 %), onion (22.9 %), sunflower (8.4 %) and turmeric (2.4 %) and Kallipura (KLP) soil series are very deep soil depth cover around (16.9 %) of area; crops are horse gram (50%) and sorghum (50%). The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for sunflower ranges between Rs.40164/ha in HDR soil (With BCR of 1.02) and Rs. 27618/ha in KNG soil (with BCR of 1.07). In turmeric the cost of cultivation range between is Rs. 818442/ha in BMB soil (with of 1.16) and Rs 93334 in HDR soil (with BCR of 2.12). In onion the cost of cultivation range between Rs. 198935/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 2.25) and Rs. 63126/ha in MGH soil (with BCR of 3.01). In horse gram the cost of cultivation ranges between Rs.33643/ha in KNG soil (with BCR of 1.12) and Rs.13169/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 1.21). In sorghum the cost of cultivation range between Rs. 26791/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 1.15) and Rs. 25532/ha in KLP soil (with BCR of 1.16). In garlic the cost of cultivation in BMB soil is Rs. 57290/ha (with BCR of 10.75). In beetroot the cost of cultivation in HDR soil is Rs. 43823/ha (with BCR of 1.13) and maize the cost of cultivation in Rs. 24539/ha (with BCR of 1.36). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications are deeper soil to maximize returns. Suggestions; Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in beetroot(91.6 %), maize(79.2 %), sunflower (28.3 to 73.4 %), turmeric (0 to 39.3 %), onion (70.6 %), horse gram (9.6 to 25.6% %), sorghum(53.6% to 52.9 %), garlic (12.4 %) and onion (48.5 %). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Chilkadabetta-1 microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and the physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 476 ha in Chilkadabetta-1 microwatershed in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 734 mm. Maximum of 254 mm precipitation takes place during south–west monsoon period from June to September, the north-east monsoon contributes about 268 mm and prevails from October to early December and the remaining 212 mm takes place during the rest of the year. An area of about 97 per cent is covered by soils and 3 per cent by waterbodies, settlements, forest and others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 10 soil series and 28 soil phases (management units) and 8 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 3rd week of November. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 77 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 23 per cent is not suitable for agriculture but well suited for forestry, pasture, agroforestry, silvi-pasture, recreation, installation of wind mills and as habitat for wildlife. About 24 per cent of the soils are very deep (>150 cm), 12 per cent moderately deep (75 - 100 cm), 61 per cent moderately shallow to shallow (25-75 cm). About 32 per cent of the area has clayey soils, 52 per cent loamy soils and 13 per cent sandy soils at the surface. About 9 per cent of the area has non-gravelly (200mm/m) in available water capacity and about 73 per cent low (50-100 mm/m) and very low (337kg/ha) in available potassium. Available sulphur is low (4.5 ppm). Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils. Available zinc is deficient in all the soils The land suitability for 27 major crops (agricultural and horticultural) grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the Chilkadabetta-1 Microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Sorghum 82 (17) 186 (39) Guava 78 (16) 57 (12) Maize 101 (21) 155 (33) Mango 78 (16) 23 (5) Red gram 78(16) 83 (18) Sapota 78 (16) 57 (12) Groundnut 35 (7) 221(47) Jackfruit 78 (16) 23 (5) Sunflower 70 (15) 77 (16) Jamun 78 (16) 35 (7) Cotton 82 (17) 155 (33) Musambi 78 (16) 35 (5) Onion 78 (16) 190 (40) Lime 78 (16) 35 (5) Beans 78 (16) 190 (40) Cashew 78 (16) 57 (12) Potato 78 (16) 178 (37) Custard apple 78 (16) 193 (40) Beetroot 78 (16) 178 (37) Amla 78 (16) 193(40) Turmeric 78 (16) 178 (37) Tamarind 78 (16) 35(5) Horse gram 78 (16) 180 (38) Marigold 78 (16) 190(40) Field bean 78 (16) 190 (40) Chrysanthamum 78 (16) 190(40) Banana 78 (16) 69 (50) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 8 identified LMUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops that helps in maintaining the ecological balance in the microwatershed. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges that are edible, ecological and produce lot of biomass which helps in restoring the ecological balance in the micro watershed. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Chilakadabetta-1 Microwatershed (Shivapura sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district) is located in between 11041' – 11042' North latitudes and 76040' – 76042' East longitudes, covering an area of about 476 ha, bounded by Hullipura, Belavadihundi, Mangala and Shivapura villages with length of growing period (LGP) 120-150 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Chilakadabetta-1 micro-watershed (Shivapura sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk and Chamarajanagar district) are presented here. Social Indicators Male and female ratio is 61.2 to 38.8 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 55.1 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 71.4 per cent. Social groups belong to scheduled caste (SC) is around 30 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the source of energy for a cooking among 90 per cent. About 60.0 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Around 30.0 percent of farm households are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 70 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 80 per cent. Institutional participation is only 8.2 per cent. Rural migration to urban centre for employment is prevalent among 10 per cent of sample households. Women participation in decisions making are around 30 per cent of sample households. 2 Economic Indicators The average land holding is 0.8 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to marginal farmers. The dry land account for 72.1 % and irrigated land is 27.9 % of total cultivated land of the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 79.6 per cent and agriculture is the main agriculture labour is the subsidiary occupation around 10.2 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs 93314 per household. Mobile and television are popular media mass communication. The average value of farm assets is around Rs 74219 per household, about 50.0 per cent of sample farmers are having sprayer. The average value of livestock is around Rs 25750 per household; about 58.3 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 588.3 grams (1253.5 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 80.0 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs. 36529 per household. All sample farm households are below poverty line. The per capita average monthly expenditure is around Rs.1401. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs. 900 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 505064 per year for the total area of 475.8 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 16231/ ha/year. Per hectare food grain production services is maximum in tomato (Rs. 43260) followed by beans (Rs. 18914), maize (Rs. 16914), sorghum (Rs. 16401), horse gram (Rs. 7824), sunflower (Rs. 5818) and groundnut (Rs. 4485). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 449/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in groundnut (Rs. 675) followed by horse gram (Rs. 472), sunflower (Rs. 329) and sorghum (Rs. 318). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in beans (Rs. 538092) followed by tomato (Rs. 49965), sorghum (Rs. 48561), maize (Rs. 36220), sunflower (Rs. 30947), horse gram (Rs. 20349) and groundnut (Rs. 20287). 3 Economic Land Evaluation The major cropping pattern is horse gram (29.9 %) followed by sorghum (19.4 %) groundnut (18.1 %), sunflower (16.7 %), maize (8.7 %) and beans (3.6 %). Chilakadabetta-1 Micro watershed, major soils are soil Hindupur (HDR) series is having shallow soil depth cover around 6.5 % of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing sunflower (50.0 %) and sorghum (50.0%). Hullipura (HPR) are also having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 16.6 % of area, the crops are beans (5.5 %), horse gram(44.5%), sorghum(44.5%) and tomato was 5.5 % each. Shivapura (SPR) soil series having shallow soil depth cover around 14.6 % of areas, crops are groundnut (50.0 %) and horse gram (50.0 %). Kannigala (KNG) soil series are having moderately deep soil depth cover around 11.7 % per cent of area. The major crops grown are groundnut (31.7%) and horse gram (68.3%). Annurkeri (ARK) soil series are having very deep soil depth covers around 7.4 % of area, the major crop grown is beans (13.1%), groundnut (36.9%), sorghum (36.9%) and tomato (13.1%). Kalligaudanahalli (KDH) and Beemanabeedu (BMB) soil series having very deep soil depth cover 7.3 % and 2.5 % of areas respectively; crops are maize, sunflower and horse gram. The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for groundnut ranges between Rs.18746/ha in SPR soil (with BCR of 1.0) and Rs.30525/ha in KNG soil (with BCR of 1.04). In horse gram the cost of cultivation range between Rs 6371/ha in SPR soil (with of 2.62) and Rs. 28728/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 1.57). In sorghum the cost of cultivation range between Rs. 11171/ha in ARK soil (with BCR of 2.53) and Rs. 18249/ha in HDR soil (with BCR of 1.71). In tomato the cost of cultivation range between is Rs.118609 /ha in ARK soil (with BCR of 1.25) and Rs331873 in HPR soil (with BCR of 1.28). In sunflower the cost of cultivation range between is Rs 17602/ha in HDR soil (with BCR of 1.94) and Rs. 33353/ha in BMB soil (with BCR of 1.03). In beans the cost of cultivation range between is Rs 112311/ha in ARK soil (with BCR of 1.23) and Rs. 126088/ha in HPR soil (with BCR of 1.02). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications on deeper soils to maximize returns. Suggestions Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in groundnut (56.6 to 58.7 %), horse gram (24.1 to 45.8 %), sorghum (38.2 to 53.1 %), sunflower (31.7 to 39.3 %) and tomato (44.9 to 64 %). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Devihal-3 microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and these physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 435 ha in Shirahatti taluk of Gadag district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 633 mm of which about 363 mm is received during south –west monsoon, 165 mm during north-east and the remaining 105 mm during the rest of the year. An area of about 97 per cent is covered by soils, three per cent by rock lands and others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 10 soil series and 23 soil phases (management units) and 7 land use classes. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 1st week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 97 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 3 per cent is not suitable for agriculture. About 64 per cent of the soils are moderately shallow (50-75 cm) to very shallow (150 cm) soils. About 73 per cent of the area has loamy soils at the surface, 4 per sandy and 20 per cent of the area has clayey soils. About 9 per cent of the area has non-gravelly soils, 80 per cent gravelly soils (15-35 % gravel) and 9 per cent very gravelly (35- 60% gravel) soils. About 16 per cent medium (101-150 mm/m), 81 per cent low (51-100 mm/m) to very low (0.75%) and low (20 ppm). Available boron is low (0.5 ppm) in about 54 per cent and medium (0.5-1.0 ppm) in 43 per cent area. Available iron is deficient in about 59 per cent area and sufficient in 38 per cent area. Available zinc is deficient in about 84 per cent area and sufficient in 13 per cent area. Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils. The land suitability for 23 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, prevailing market price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Sorghum 118 (27) 125(29) Sapota 43 (10) 102 (23) Maize 118 (27) 125(29) Jackfruit 35 (8) 27 (6) Cotton 71 (16) 192(44) Jamun 35 (8) 35 (8) Sunflower 71 (16) 192(44) Musambi 35 (8) 35 (8) Onion 137 (32) 125(29) Lime 35(8) 35 (8) Groundnut 137 (32) 200(46) Cashew 35 (8) 110 (25) Chilli 145 (33) 117(27) Custard apple 71 (16) 285(66) Sugarcane 71 (16) 75(17) Amla 71(16) 285 (66) Pomegranate 71 (16) 75 (17) Tamarind 35 (8) 35 (8) Tomato 145 (33) 116(27) Marigold 145 (33) 116 (27) Guava 63 (14) 8 (2) Chrysanthemum 145(33) 116 (27) Mango 35 (8) 35 (8) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 7 identified LCUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to the problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands, field bunds and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges that would help in supplementing the income, provide fodder and fuel and generate lot of biomass. This would help in maintaining an ecological balance and also help in mitigating the climate change. Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Devihal-3 micro-watershed (Nilogal sub-watershed, Shirahatti taluk, Gadag district) is located in between 1507' – 1509' North latitudes and 75036' – 75038' East longitudes, covering an area of about 435 ha, bounded by Chabbi village on north, Nadigatti village on the west, Majjur and Devihal villages on the east with an length of growing period (LGP) 120-150 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Devihal-3 micro-watershed (Nilogal subwatershed, Shirahatti taluk and Gadag district) are presented here. Social Indicators; Male and female ratio is 51.8 to 48.2 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 48.2 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 69.7 per cent. Social groups belong to other backward caste (OBC) is around 90.0 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the source of energy for cooking among 60.0 per cent. About 50.0 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Farm households (90.0 %) are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 90.0 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 50.0 per cent of sample households. Institutional participation is only 1.8 per cent of sample households. Women participation in decisions making are around 50.0 per cent of households. 2 Economic Indicators; The average land holding is 1.6 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to small and medium farmers. The dry land of 83.3 % and irrigated land 16.1% of total cultivated land area among the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 20.4 per cent and agriculture is the main and non agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 74.3 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs. 14145 per household. Mobile and television are popular media mass communication. The average value of farm assets is around Rs. 141683 per household, about 60 per cent of sample farmers having plough and bullock cart. The average value of livestock is around Rs. 26080 per household; about 83.3 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 878.7 grams (1898.5 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 50.0 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs. 40187 per household. About 80.0 per cent of farm households are below poverty line. The per capita average monthly expenditure is around Rs.1306. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services; The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs. 1084 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 4458572 per year for the total area of 435.54 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 12856/ ha/year. Per hectare food grain production services is maximum in onion (Rs. 21418) followed by sorghum (Rs. 12501), groundnut (Rs. 10847), sunflower (Rs. 9116), maize (Rs. 8305) and green gram (Rs. 4950). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs 1496/ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in maize (Rs 2379) followed by groundnut (Rs 1337) and sorghum (Rs 771). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in sunflower (Rs.32384), followed by green gram (Rs 32286), sorghum (Rs.27823), maize (Rs.23085), groundnut (Rs.16454), and onion (Rs.15504). 3 Economic Land Evaluation; The major cropping pattern is groundnut (25.5 %) followed by maize (21.0 %), onion (16.1), sunflower (10.9 %), sorghum (10.7 %) and green gram (7.9 %). In Devihal 3 Microwatershed, major soil is soil of Devihal (DVH) series is having very shallow soil depth cover around 6.32 % of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing onion. Kaggalipura (KGP) soil is also having very shallow soil depth cover (3.92 %) of area; the crops are sunflower. Chikkamegheri (CKM) soil series having moderately deep soil depth cover around 17.23 per cent of areas, crops are groundnut (28 %), maize (28 %), green gram (22 %) and sorghum (22 %). Lakkipura (LKR) soil series having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 21.65 per cent of area; crops are sorghum (66 %) and sunflower (34 %), Ranatur (RTR) soil series having very deep soil depth cover 5.79 ha of area; crop are groundnut (47 %) and maize (53 %) and Thammadahalli soils are moderately shallow soil depth cover 26.81 per cent of area; crops are groundnut. The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for sunflower ranges between Rs. 35405 /ha in KGP soil (with BCR of 1.45) and Rs. 23330/ha in LKR soil (with BCR of 11.18). In groundnut the cost of cultivation range between Rs. 23720/ha in RTR soil (with BCR of 1.35) and Rs. 22644/ha in TDH soil (with BCR of 1.74). In sorghum the cost of cultivation range between is Rs. 13952/ha in LKR soil (with BCR of 2.54) and Rs. 10338/ha in CKM soil (with BCR of 1.19). In maize the cost of cultivation ranges between Rs. 25385/ha in RTR soil (with BCR of 1.52) and Rs. 21308/ha in CKM soil (with BCR of 1.10). In onion the cost of cultivation in DVH soil is Rs. 14182/ha (with BCR of 3.22) and green gram the cost cultivation in CKM soil is Rs.18425/ha (with BCR of 1.30). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications in deeper soils to maximize returns. Suggestions; Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in groundnut (63.9 to 68.4 %), maize (79 to 82.1 %), sorghum (86.1 to 48.1 %), sunflower (51 to 30 %), onion (76.6 %) and green gram (45.3 %). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; The land resource inventory of Shivapura-1 Microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and the physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 596 ha in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought prone with an average annual rainfall of 734 mm of which about 254 mm is received during south –west monsoon, 268 mm during north-east and the remaining 212 mm during the rest of the year. An area of about 96 per cent is covered by soils, four per cent by others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 8 soil series and 24 soil phases (management units) and 7 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 1st week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 96 per cent area is suitable for agriculture. About 8 per cent of the soils are moderately deep (75-100 cm) to very deep (>150 cm) and 87 per cent are shallow to moderately shallow (25-75 cm). About 34 per cent of the area has clayey soils at the surface, 40 per cent loamy soils and 22 per cent area has sandy soils. About 7 per cent of the area has non-gravelly soils, 39 per cent gravelly soils (15-35 % gravel) and 49 per cent has very gravelly (35- 60% gravel) soils. About 88 per cent has soils that are very low (200 mm/m) available water capacity. About 86 per cent of the area has nearly level (0-1%) to very gently sloping (1-3% slope) lands and 10 per cent is under gently sloping (3-5%) to moderately sloping (5- 10%) lands. An area of about 64 per cent has soils that are slightly eroded (e1), 22 per cent moderately eroded (e2) and 10 per cent soils are severely eroded (e3). An area of about 2 per cent has soils that are slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5); 14 per cent area has neutral (pH 6.5-7.3) and maximum area of about 80 per cent has soils that are slightly alkaline (pH 7.3 to 7.8) to strongly alkaline (pH 8.4 to 9.0). The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the soils are dominantly 0.75%) in organic carbon. About 40 per cent of the soils are low (57 kg/ha) in available phosphorus. About 12 per cent of the soils are low (337 kg/ha) in available potassium. Available sulphur is low (1.0 ppm) in 5 per cent area. Available iron is deficient in about 51 per cent area and sufficient in 44 per cent area. Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils of the microwatershed. Available zinc is deficient (<0.6 ppm) in all the soils of the microwatershed. The land suitability for 27 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the Microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Sorghum 8 (1) 183 (31) Sapota 36 (6) 6 (1) Maize 36 (6) 147 (25) Guava 36 (6) 6 (1) Redgram 36 (6) 16 (3) Banana 36 (6) 8 ( 1 ) Horsegram 36 (6) 163 (27) Jackfruit 36 (6) - Field bean 36 (6) 163 (27) Jamun 36 (6) 8 (1) Groundnut - 189 (32) Musambi 36 (6) 8 (1) Sunflower - 44 (7) Lime 36 (6) 8 (1) Cotton 8 (1) 147 (25) Cashew - 16 (3) Onion 36 (6) 155 (26) Custard apple - 108 (18) Potato 36 (6) 147 (25) Amla - 108 (18) Beans 36 (6) 155 (26) Tamarind 36 (6) 8 (1) Beetroot 36 (6) 147 (25) Marigold 36 (6) 161 (27) Turmeric 36 (6) 147 (25) Chrysanthemum 36 (6) 155 (26) Mango 36 (6) - Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 7 identified LMUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Shivapura-1 micro-watershed (Shivapura sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district) is located in between 11041' – 11043' North latitudes and 76040' – 76042' East longitudes, covering an area of about 596 ha, bounded by Hullepura, Siddapura and Hundipura villages with an length of growing period (LGP) 120-150 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Shivapura-1 micro-watershed (Shivapura sub-watershed, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district) are presented here Social Indicators Male and female ratio is 54.8 to 45.1 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 64.5 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 80.6 per cent. Social groups belong to scheduled caste (SC) is around 44.4 per cent. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the source of energy for a cooking among 90.0 per cent. About 66.6 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Farm households (44.4 %) are having MGNREGA card for rural employments. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 88.8 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 55.5 per cent of sample households. Institutional participation is only 9.6 per cent of sample households. Rural migration to unban centre for employment is prevalent among 12.9 per cent of farm households. Women participation in decisions making are around 82.1 per cent of households. 2 Economic Indicators The average land holding is 1.1 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to marginal and small farmers. The dry land of 66.3 % and irrigated land 33.7% of total cultivated land area among the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 12.9 per cent and agriculture is the main and non agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 38.7 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs. 101589 per household. Mobile and television are popular media mass communication. The average farm assets value is around Rs.71651 per household, about 55.5 per cent of sample farmers owen of Irrigation pump and sprayer (44.4 %). The average value livestock is around Rs.36667 per household; about 77.7 per cent of households are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 651.5 grams (1638.6 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 88.9 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs.65433 per household. About 55.5 per cent of farm households are below poverty line. The per capita monthly average expenditure is around Rs.1142. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs. 765 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 436466 per year for the total area of 595.6 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food production is around Rs. 30601/ ha/year. Per hectare food production services is maximum in banana (Rs. 45422) followed by sunflower (Rs. 12945), cotton (Rs. 9384), horse gram (Rs. 6715), sorghum (Rs. 5915) and maize (Rs. 5902). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 904/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in sorghum (Rs. 1091) followed by and horse gram (Rs. 717). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in banana (Rs. 117195) followed by cotton (Rs. 58112), sorghum (Rs. 41407), sunflower (Rs. 35645), maize (Rs. 23218) and horse gram (Rs. 21933). 3 Economic Land Evaluation The major cropping pattern is sunflower (33.1 %) followed by sorghum (25.4 %), horse gram (15 %), banana (11.9 %), cotton (4.9 %), maize (4.7 %) and safflower (4.7 %). In Shivapura 1 micro-watershed, major soil is soil of Shivapura (SPR) series is having shallow soil deep cover around 5.65 % of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing maize (50.0%) and sunflower (50 %), Hindupur (HDR) soil are also having shallow soil depth cover (45.0 %) of area, the crops are horse gram (24 %), sorghum (45 %) and sunflower (31.0 %). Devarhalli (DRH) soil series having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 31.66 per cent of areas, crops are sorghum (50 %) and sunflower (50.0 %). Hullipura (HPR) soil series having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 19 % of area; crops are banana (38), cotton (16 %), sorghum (23 %) and sunflower (11.0 %). The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for sorghum range between Rs. 24166/ha in HPR soil (with BCR of 1.30) and Rs. 20250/ha in HDR soil (with BCR of 1.34). In horse gram the cost of cultivation range between Rs 18606/ha in HPR soil (with of 1.26) and Rs.16253/ha in HDR soil (with BCR of 1.52). In sunflower the cost of cultivation range between Rs. 40912/ha in HPR soil (with BCR of 1.03) and Rs. 16518/ha in DRH soil (with BCR of 2.22). In maize the cost of cultivation is Rs. 24498/ha in SPR soil (with BCR of 1.24). In banana the cost of cultivation is Rs. 62539/ha in HPR soil (with BCR of 1.69) and cotton cultivation in HPR soil is Rs.74271/ha (with BCR of 1.13). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications on deeper soils to maximize returns. Suggestions Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. 4 By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in horse gram (28.5 to 24.1 %), sorghum (53.8 to 47.2%), sunflower (41.4 to 24.1 %), banana (62 %), cotton (15.6 %) and maize (77.1 %). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
Not Available ; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The land resource inventory of Hullur-2 microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and these physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characterstics, classification and use potentials of the soils in the microwartershed. The present study covers an area of 448 ha in Shirahatti taluk of Gadag district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought-prone with an average annual rainfall of 633 mm, of which about 363 mm is received during south –west monsoon, 165 mm during north-east and the remaining 105 mm during the rest of the year. An area of about 96 per cent is covered by soils, four per cent by waterbodies, settlements and others. The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 11 soil series and 15 soil phases (management units) and 8 land use classes. The length of crop growing period is about 150 days starting from the 3rd week of June to 1st week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 250 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing major agricultural and horticultural crops were assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. About 96 per cent area is suitable for agriculture and 4% is not suitable for agriculture. About 13 per cent of the soils are shallow (25-50 cm) to moderately shallow (50-75 cm) and about 83 per cent are moderately deep (75-100 cm) to very deep (>150 cm) soils. About 93 per cent of the area has clayey soils at the surface and 3 per cent of the area has loamy soils. About 32 per cent of the area has non-gravelly soils, 56 per cent gravelly soils (15-35 % gravel) and 2 per cent very gravelly (35- 60% gravel) soils. About 22 per cent medium (101-150 mm/m), 62% is very high (>200mm/m) and 11 per cent low (51-100 mm/m) to very low (9.0). About 95 per centhas soils are non saline ( 337 kg/ha) in available potassium. Available sulphur is high (>20 ppm) in about 30 per cent, medium (10-20 ppm) in about 46 per cent area and about 20 per cent area is low (1.0 ppm) in 2 per cent area. Available iron is deficient in about 92 per cent area and sufficient in 4 per cent area. Available zinc is deficient in about 95 per cent area and sufficient in <1 per cent area. Available manganese and copper are sufficient in all the soils. The land suitability for 23 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, market price and finally the demand and supply position. Land suitability for various crops in the microwatershed Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Crop Suitability Area in ha (%) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Highly suitable (S1) Moderately suitable (S2) Sorghum 200 (45) 193 (43) Sapota - 50 (11) Maize 13 (3) 37 (8) Jackfruit - 4 (1) Cotton 181 (40) 213(47) Jamun - 4(1) Sunflower 181 (40) 192(44) Musambi 37 (8) 195 (44) Onion 46 (10) 4(1) Lime 37(8) 195 (44) Groundnut 13 (3) 37(8) Cashew - 17(4) Chilli 13 (3) 401(89) Custard apple 320 (71) 73(16) Sugarcane - 50 (11) Amla 320(71) 73 (16) Pomegranate - 394 (88) Tamarind - 4 (1) Tomato 46 (10) 368(82) Marigold 50 (11) 344 (77) Guava - 150 (33) Chrysanthemum 50(11) 344 (77) Mango - 4(1) Apart from the individual crop suitability, a proposed crop plan has been prepared for the 8 identified LCUs by considering only the highly and moderately suitable lands for different crops and cropping systems with food, fibre and horticulture crops. Maintaining soil-health is vital to crop production and conserve soil and land resource base for maintaining ecological balance and to mitigate climate change. For this, several ameliorative measures have been suggested to these problematic soils like saline/alkali, highly eroded, sandy soils etc., Soil and water conservation treatment plan has been prepared that would help in identifying the sites to be treated and also the type of structures required. As part of the greening programme, several tree species have been suggested to be planted in marginal and submarginal lands, field bunds and also in the hillocks, mounds and ridges that would help in supplementing the income, provide fodder and fuel and generate lot of biomass. This also helps in maintaining an ecological balance and contributes to mitigating the climate change. Baseline socioeconomic characterisation is prerequisite to prepare action plan for program implementation and to assess the project performance before making any changes in the watershed development program. The baseline provides appropriate policy direction for enhancing productivity and sustainability in agriculture. Methodology: Hullur 2 Microwatershed (Hullur sub-watershed, Shirahatti taluk, Gadag district) is located in between 1503' – 1505' North latitudes and 75034' – 75036' East longitudes, covering an area of about 448 ha, bounded by Fatagoan Badani village on north, Amarapur village on the west, Jirmahadapur on the south, Nilogal village on the east with an length of growing period (LGP) 150-180 days. We used soil resource map as basis for sampling farm households to test the hypothesis that soil quality influence crop selection, and conservation investment of farm households. The level of technology adoption and productivity gaps and livelihood patterns were analyses. The cost of soil degradation and ecosystem services were quantified. Results: The socio-economic outputs for the Hullur 2 micro-watershed (Hullur subwatershed, Shirahatti taluk, Gadag district) are presented here. Social Indicators; Male and female ratio is 65 to 35 per cent to the total sample population. Younger age 18 to 50 years group of population is around 60 per cent to the total population. Literacy population is around 79 per cent. Social groups belong to scheduled caste (SC) is around 9 per cent. Fire wood is the source of energy for a cooking among 55 per cent. About 18 per cent of households have a yashaswini health card. Majority of farm households (80 %) are having MGNREGA card for rural employment. Dependence on ration cards for food grains through public distribution system is around 73 per cent. Swach bharath program providing closed toilet facilities around 55 per cent of sample households. Institutional participation is only 9 per cent of sample households. Women participation in decisions making for agriculture production among all households was found. 2 Economic Indicators; The average land holding is 2.32 ha indicates that majority of farm households are belong to medium and semi-medium farmers. The dry land of 69.7 % and irrigated land 30.3 % of total cultivated land area among the sample farmers. Agriculture is the main occupation among 30 per cent and agriculture is the main and agriculture labour is subsidiary occupation for 51 per cent of sample households. The average value of domestic assets is around Rs. 11127 per household. Mobile and television are popular media mass communication. The average value of farm assets is around Rs. 111040 per household, about 82 per cent of sample farmers owen plough and sprayer. The average value of livestock is around Rs. 24750 per household; about 90 per cent of household are having livestock. The average per capita food consumption is around 731.4 grams (1589 kilo calories) against national institute of nutrition (NIN) recommendation at 827 gram. Around 64 per cent of sample households are consuming less than the NIN recommendation. The annual average income is around Rs. 16407 per household. Among all sample farm households are below poverty line. The per capita average monthly expenditure is around Rs. 1125. Environmental Indicators-Ecosystem Services; The value of ecosystem service helps to support investment to decision on soil and water conservation and in promoting sustainable land use. The onsite cost of different soil nutrients lost due to soil erosion is around Rs. 1033 per ha/year. The total cost of annual soil nutrients is around Rs. 441031 per year for the total area of 571.40 ha. The average value of ecosystem service for food grain production is around Rs. 4718/ha/year. Per hectare food production services is maximum in onion (Rs. 17422) followed by maize (Rs. 5715), horse gram (Rs. 5424), cotton (Rs. 2723) sorghum (Rs. 653), groundnut (Rs. 429) and sunflower (Rs. 653). The average value of ecosystem service for fodder production is around Rs. 2239/ ha/year. Per hectare fodder production services is maximum in groundnut (Rs. 4803) followed by sorghum (Rs. 1647), horse gram (Rs. 1214) and maize (Rs. 1290). The data on water requirement for producing one quintal of grain is considered for estimating the total value of water required for crop production. The per hectare value of water used and value of water was maximum in cotton (Rs. 49758) followed by sorghum (Rs. 37643), groundnut (Rs. 25959), maize (Rs. 23066), horse gram (Rs. 22416), sunflower (Rs. 12227) and onion (Rs. 10628). 3 Economic Land Evaluation; The major cropping pattern is maize (68.7 %) followed by sunflower (6.2 %), onion (6.2 %), horse gram (6.2 %), sorghum (4.7 %), groundnut (4.9 %) and cotton (3.0 %). In Hullur 2 Microwatershed, major soil series is soil of Yelisirunj (YSJ) series is having shallow soil depth cover around 4.4 % of area. On this soil farmers are presently growing maize (50 %) and horse gram (50 %). Attikatti (ATT) are having moderately shallow soil depth cover 4.7 % of area, the crops are groundnut (42.9 %) and maize (57.1 %). Jelligeri (JLG) soil series having moderately shallow soil depth cover around 1.4 % of areas, crops are onion. Mahalingapur Tanda (MPT) soil series having deep soil depth cover around 37.1 % of area, crops are maize. Hullur (HLR) soil series are having very deep soil depth cover around 8.2 % of area; the major crops grown are maize. Narasapura (KPR) soil series are having deep soil depth covers around 0.81 % of area, the major crop grown is cotton (6.6 %), maize (59.8 %), groundnut (3.3 %), onion (6.6 %), sorghum (10 %) and sunflower (13.6 %). The total cost of cultivation and benefit cost ratio (BCR) in study area for maize the range between Rs. 24782/ha in ATT soil (with BCR of 1.18) and Rs.18845/ha in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.07). In horse gram the cost of cultivation Rs. 20065/ha in YSJ soil (with BCR of 1.33). In groundnut the cost of cultivation ranges between Rs. 51669/ha in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.20) and Rs. 36120/ha in ATT soil (with BCR of 1.03). In onion cost of cultivation range between is Rs.39707/ha in JLG soil (with BCR of 1.79) and Rs 30948 in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.20). In cotton the cost of cultivation is Rs 40502/ha in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.07). In sorghum the cost of cultivation is Rs.24042/ha in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.10) and sunflower the cost of cultivation is Rs.17509/ha in KPR soil (with BCR of 1.04). The land management practices reported by the farmers are crop rotation, tillage practices, fertilizer application and use of farm yard manure (FYM). Due to higher wages farmer are following labour saving strategies is not prating soil and water conservation measures. Less ownership of livestock limiting application of FYM. It was observed soil quality influences on the type and intensity of land use. More fertilizer applications in deeper soil to maximize returns. Suggestions; Involving farmers is watershed planning helps in strengthing institutional participation. 4 The per capita food consumption and monthly income is very low. Diversifying income generation activities from crop and livestock production in order to reduce risk related to drought and market prices. Majority of farmers reported that they are not getting timely support/extension services from the concerned development departments. By strengthing agricultural extension for providing timely advice improved technology there is scope to increase in net income of farm households. By adopting recommended package of practices by following the soil test fertiliser recommendation, there is scope to increase yield in horse gram (25.4 %), maize (82.1 to 70.7 %), groundnut (48.6 to 42.2 %), onion (87.3 to 80.6 %), cotton (27.7 %), sorghum (56.0 %) and sunflower (77.7 %). ; Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project
