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Project proposal for RIDF (NABARD)

A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE

DEVELOPMENT OF KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

HEAD QUARTERS AT POOKOT, WAYANAD

ByCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookot, Wayanad

“IDEAS IN ACTION”

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CONTENTS

NO. ITEM PAGE NO.

1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 TITLE OF THE PROPOSALS 7

3 OVERALL FIANCIAL OUTLAY OF PROPOSALS 8

4IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RIDF PROJECTS IN THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF WAYANAD

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5ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ENVISAGED BY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT

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6KEY STAKEHOLDERS OF RIDF PROJECT, POOKOT, WAYANAD

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7 DETAILED PROPOSALS 15

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INTRODUCTION

GEOGRAPHY:

The newly formed Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is located at the naturally beautiful place of Pookot in the Wayanad district of Kerala. Wayanad lies between north latitudes 11° 26' 28" and 11° 58' 22" and east latitudes 75° 46' 38" and 76° 26' 11" and is bounded on the north by the Virajpet Taluk of Kodagu district, on the east by Heggadadevankote and Gundlupet Taluks of the Mysore district of Karnataka State and the Gudalur Taluk of Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, on the south by the Ernad Taluk of Malappuram district and Kozhikode Taluk of Kozhikode district and on the west by Quilandy and Badagara Taluks of Kozhikode district and Tellicherry Taluk of Kannur district. The District having an area of 2131 sq. kms was formed on November 1, 1980 merging North and South Wayanad regions of Kannur and Kozhikode districts. The District is situated at a height of 700 to 2100m above sea level. Wayanad hills are contiguous to the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, forming a vast stretch of land rich in biodiversity. The district headquarters is located at Kalpetta, at a distance about 76 km. from the seashores of Calicut. Wayanad, which accounts for 5.48 per cent of Kerala’s total land area, is known for its evergreen forests, plantations, wildlife, mist clad mountains and valleys. Forests, rich in resources, cover 37% of the total area of the district.

DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE:

The district is segmented into three Community Development Blocks viz., Kalpetta, Mananthavady and Sultan Bathery. The District has 25 Panchayats and three revenue divisions (Taluks) namely, Vythiri, Sultan Bathery and Mananthavady under which there are 48 revenue villages. Kalpetta (District Head quarters), Sulthan Bathery, Mananthavady, Pulpally, Meenangady, Panamaram, Kenichira, Ambalavayal, Meppady, Vythiry, etc. are some of the growing towns in Wayanad.

MICRO CLIMATE:

Wayanad gets an average rainfall of 2500 mm a year. Annual rainfall is as high as 3000-4000 mm in high altitude western border of the district. The district has four seasons viz. cold weather (December to February) hot weather (March to May) South West Monsoons (June to September) and North East Monsoon (October to November). During the hot weather the temperature goes up to the maximum of 35°C and during the cold weather the temperature goes down to 15°C.

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WATER RESOURCES:

Major rivers of Wayanad is the east flowing Kabani, an important tributary of Cauvery. Almost the entire Wayanad district is drained by Kabani and its three tributaries, viz., Panamaram river, Mananthavady river and Thirunelly river. The other important rivers are Mahe and Chaliyar. Mahe river originates from the western slopes of the dense forests of Mananthavady Taluk. The Chaliyar River originates from the Elambileri hills of Sultan Bathery Taluk and flows through Ernad and Kozhikode Taluks before it empties into the Arabian Sea.

BIODIVERSITY:

The district has high floral and faunal diversity. However the ecosystem of Wayanad is subjected to great stress, human as well as natural. Forest degradation and high input crop pattern has substantially altered the ecosystem. There are two climatic zones, the dry zone lying in the east and the wet zone lying in the western parts of the district. Introduction of new crops on massive scale has significantly reduced the ground water level and certain parts of the district faces draught situation. According to 2001 census 47% of its working population is involved with agriculture or related activities. The average size of holdings is 0.68 ha.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY INFRASTRUCTURE:

Animal husbandry is reasonably developed in the district with 12 Veterinary hospitals and 9 key village centers. According to 2003 livestock census, the district has 1,10,496 cattle and during 2003-04, a total of 3,33,40 Tonnes of milk was procured by milk societies alone. Dairying is a subsidiary economic activity for a significant section of the population of the district. The dairy industry is well fledged in Wayanad. Climate and tropical features were boosted the total development of the milk farmers. There are 51 milk co-operative societies and 34 societies are functioning as Anand Pattern. 10 milk societies are computerized. Now Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, (KCMMF) has increased its focus on Wayanad as a part of strategy to increase production in Kerala so that shipments from neighboring states can be reduced.

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Milk Production of Kerala 1999-2000 to 2008-2009 (Economic review 2009)

As in other parts of Kerala majority of dairy farmers are either small and marginal or even landless. In view of its suitability for combining with crop sub sector and sustainability as a household enterprise with the active involvement of women, it is emerging as a very popular supplementary vocation in the smaller farms. It was seen that livestock farming cushioned the farmers’ losses due to the agrarian crisis which was felt in Wayanad too.

The development of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University against this setting is going to change the agricultural and animal husbandry scenario of the State and there will be a considerable improvement in the overall development of South India as a whole by empowering the rural agrarian population and strengthening the basis of the rural economy by investing in technology led growth.

VISION STATEMENT

This project plan envisages, enhancing the available infrastructural facilities to cater the needs of the emerging University to international level, to function as tropical referral and training center in the area of tropical Animal production and Veterinary medicine, to offer multidisciplinary courses in the area of Veterinary and Animal Sciences including Wild Life Science and improving the employment opportunities in the sector and out of the country, to strengthen the bond between the scientists and the farmers by speedy technology transfer which will trigger the overall rural development of the region and give a boost to the country’s target for achieving the millennium development goals within a short span of time.

The entire project is described under different titles for considering each and every part of the proposed integrated development in the infrastructure of the University.

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TITLE OF THE PROPOSALS

1 Central Instrumentation Facility2 Multidisciplinary Peripheral Veterinary Hospital3 Extension Unit4 Instructional farms5 R&D Center for livestock products6 Library4 Farmers’ / Trainees Hostels and Sports Facilities

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OVERALL FIANCIAL OUTLAY OF PROPOSALS

Sl.No ITEMS COST IN Rs. LAKHS

1 Central Instrumentation Facility 600.00

2Multidisciplinary Peripheral Veterinary Hospital

300.00

3 Extension Unit 100.00

4 Instructional farms 100.70

5 R&D Center for livestock product 400.00

6 Library 50.00

7Farmers’ / Trainees Hostels and Sports Facilities

300.00

TOTAL 1850.00

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IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RIDF PROJECTS IN THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF WAYANAD

The project proposal for the multifaceted development of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) in Wayanad is going to transfigure and modernize the existing fledgling institution in to a remarkable internationally challenging centre in research, training and extension activities. Wayanad is a major dairy district in Kerala and the livelihood of most of the rural population is livestock farming. Most of the agricultural laborers are engaged in cattle rearing and allied activities. Each and every component in this proposal gives importance for the grass root level uplift of farming community in the district and development of rural economy as a whole directly and indirectly.

Food security is a globally burning issue that poses serious questions before the fast growing population and the researchers and food scientists are working day and night to find out better ways to feed the growing masses efficiently. Therefore, the University has envisioned schemes to popularize scientific dairy, poultry and pig farming with a broader perspective meant for mass production and propagation of good quality livestock and livestock products for assuring food security in the District.

Improvements to the life style and social status of the poor and less educated people are the most imaginative and effective way of serving the country. The University will act as the leader in this aspect by creating awareness in most modern animal husbandry activities, by disseminating advanced knowledge from lab to land so as to improve the livestock population and thereby improving the life standard of the people of the district as a whole by strengthening the extension services using the potential of multimedia tolls and interactive learning.. We need to attract more and more people to animal husbandry and this can only be done by propagating the advantages and spreading new ideas among farmers. The best possible way to achieve this goal is by conducting exhibitions, melas, and training for farmers and through mobile exhibition units wherein the Animal Husbandry sector can be projected.

The livestock sector in Kerala accounts for about 10 percent of the state’s domestic product. The role of nutritious green fodder in the health and productivity of cattle is well studied. The cultivated fodder contributes to less than 2 percent of the roughage given to cattle in the state. Due to lack of good quality fodder we could not get the maximum productivity out of our livestock which has a genetic potential of yielding 8-10 liters of milk per day and we are able to get only 5.37 liters /day. To address this gap the University has planned to establish a Central Fodder Nursery to improve fodder cultivation technology

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and identify high productive varieties of fodder based on nutrient availability and yield. With this we can supply improved fodder slips and seeds to farmers in Wayanad and neighboring districts. Setting up of demonstration units of densified fodder block and silage making will create awareness about effective utilization of surplus fodder in rainy season and the ways to keep it for using in the lean season. Ultimately the University will become the knowledge centre for all livestock farmers to learn the low cost farming that can be adopted for Kerala conditions.

Quality maintenance in compounded cattle feed and low cost feed formulations are persistent problems to be addressed especially in Kerala as the state is importing most of the raw materials and compounded feeds from neighboring states. With the completion of this project we can provide facilities for quality control of feed and can explore the scope of many non conventional feed items available in the District by chemical analysis utilizing the standardized and calibrated equipments in the Central Instrumentation Facility. This will help in reducing the feed cost to a great extent. The KVASU can also offer these facilities to other feed manufacturers in the state for research purpose on payment basis. As mentioned in the Project, this feed mill will use unconventional feed stuffs in the local market like tea waste, coffee waste and supply the balanced feed for livestock and poultry at lowest cost. Brahmagiri Social Development Society is to start a meat processing unit in coming months and they require different types of livestock feed and poultry which may be supplied from our facility as well.

Livestock products are important sources of high quality nourishment for human beings. The livestock food processing industry in Kerala ranges from sophisticated state-of-the art facilities to small artisanal operations producing traditional foods for the local community. Establishment of the Research and Development Centre for Livestock products (RD-LP) envisages setting up of a multi-livestock products complex with a full-fledged Pilot livestock products processing unit consisting of quality control laboratory and training Centre. This will enable the analysis of samples received from food processing industries like Brahmagiri meat processing unit, MILMA and other stakeholders in Wayanad and nearby districts. The facility will help to contribute to economic development by maintaining consumer confidence in the food safety system and providing a sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade in food. The very essential quality assessment studies of the new products developed, their shelf life quality and organoleptic evaluation can be facilitated in this centre. This will also introduce HACCP concept in Wayanad Livestock Product industry and provide expert consultancy in this field. NABL accredited lab facilties will be new in the district and entire North Kerala. Conservation of biodiversity is a need of the hour, because indigenous livestock population needs conservation. Kerala was rich in its own plants and animal

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varieties. Urbanization or industrialization has adversely affected our bio-reserves. Hence the University has come forward with a feasible resolution in this area by establishing a centre for conservation of domestic animal diversity wherein there will be adoption of native small cows and goats requiring minimum sophisticated management to fit into the rural/tribal small holder livestock systems of Wayanad. The medicinal value of native animal products is well known and by implementing this project we will be able to provide better native animal resources in this area. This project will encompass provision for distribution of good quality native animals to needy farmers and support nutritional and food security without much infra structure inputs. The project will also support organic agriculture in the region.

The Central Instrumentation Facility aims to provide diagnostic laboratory facilities with high precision equipments and advanced technology. It will enable easy and accurate diagnosis of diseases of infectious and non infectious origin, in animals and birds both domestic and wild. Facilities will be provided for the screening of serum and blood samples collected from various Veterinary hospitals in the district for early diagnosis of diseases. It can also offer baseline studies in ethno veterinary medicine which gives an added flavor to the entire project since Wayanad is considered as the home for many indigenous medicinal plants described in ancient literature Proper diagnosis of a disease alone will not satisfy an owner or a farmer for his livestock or pets. It should be well supported by treatment and prevention strategy so as to save the adjacent animals or birds in the close premises. The multi disciplinary hospital facility envisaged will be the best of its kind in the state in providing modern techniques and devises for treatment of diseases in farm, domestic, and wild animals and birds in medicine, surgery and gynecological aspects. The hospital will undoubtedly solve the treatment problems of all kinds of disease in animals and birds and we can also extend the facilities to neighboring districts as a referral centre. Animal husbandry activities in the district can be boosted with the diagnostic and surveillance units available.

Together with domestic and farm animal life the University gives importance for the very precious wild life also. Wayanad is unique for its location in Western Ghats and its proximity to the Bandhipur Tiger Reserve, Nagerhole National Park and Tiger Reserve and Muthumalai Tiger Reserve. A variety of wild animals and birds are natural inhabitant of the forests of this district and are often subjected to injuries or accidents. So the establishment of a centre for treatment, stabilization, cares and translocation of rescued wild animals and birds will be of high significance in this district. This will be of great help in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the wild and also screening of

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many disease transmitted from wild to the domestic herd. It can also assist in detailed study on care, management, rehabilitation, restraining and capture related stress on rescued animals. The existence of any establishment is linked and based on human recourse base, faculty and researchers it commands. For this reason the University has specified prime importance for the establishment of apartments, hostels and sports facilities for the inmates. Without adequate bench strength in campus the University cannot aspire to become a vibrant centre for intellectual development. The library facilities will be a significant hub of knowledge in bio-information technologies for the students of the entire state.

Construction of a modern indoor stadium at Pookot will be the fulfillment of a long cherished dream of all sports lovers of Wayanad district. This will be the first indoor and outdoor facility for sports and games of national meets standards in the district, once this project is completed. Apart from the students of KVASU, these facilities can be utilized by the school and college students of Wayanad district and other districts of northern Kerala. Wayanad district will become equipped to host different state and national level competitions in athletics and other sports events. The facilities will offer opportunities for ample training for the sportsmen of this district.

In future, livestock , poultry and dairying can become one of the most profitable and sustainable business in the state, providing numerous employment opportunities for the tribal/rural educated youth as field workers, enumerators for data collection, laboratory technicians, and self employment opportunities in various animal husbandry and allied activities. This will also pave way for the starting of various training programmes, certificate, diploma, degree and post graduate courses in different disciplines will in turn open doors for students to master many specified areas of their interest. The potential for the export of quality livestock products with nominal production cost is also trappable with entrepreneurship development.

The development of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is going to be headquartered in Pookot, Wayanadu a critical infrastructure of its kind and it can contribute towards the positive changes in the rural life of the district, state and will become a hotspot in the agro- socio -economic map of India very shortly. KVASU campus will spur regional and national growth in an unprecedented manner

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ENVISAGED BY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Masters Programme in Wild life studies2. Masters Programme in Laboratory Animal Science3. Masters Programme in Veterinary Laboratory Technology4. Masters Programme in Animal biotechnology5. Masters Programme in Molecular Pathology6. Masters Programme in Toxicopathlogy7. Masters Programme in Experimental Pathology8. Masters Programme in Quality control of food products9. Masters programme in Food Technology10. Masters programme in Meat science and Technology11. Masters Programme in Dairy Technology12. Masters degree in Agri-Business Management

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor degree in Animal Science2. Bachelor degree in Dairy Science and Technology3. Bachelor degree in Integrated farming

CERTIFICATE COURSES

1. Wild life management2. Quality control of foods of animal origin3. Quality certification in Food Industry4. Calibration of processing parameters for production of livestock products 5. Approaches of hygiene and safety in value addition to livestock foods6. Molecular biology techniques for food pathogen detection 7. Concepts of hygiene and safety in meat and poultry processing8. Value addition to milk and milk products9. Concept of sensory science and its application in food ingredients and

packaged foods10. Approaches towards business development/ entrepreneurship in food

processing industry11. Concepts of hygiene and sanitation in the preparation of safe and healthy

milk and meat-based foods12. Quality systems approach in the livestock food chain for retention of

nutritionals13. Functional attributes of probiotic lactic acid bacteria

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14. Maintenance of dairy equipments15. Organic farming16. Veterinary Nursing17. Veterinary radiology18. Advances in clinical diagnosis19. Special therapeutic procedures20. Ultrasonography with special reference to topographic anatomy21. Recent advances canine dermatology22. Recent advances in production diseases in farm animals23. Laparoscopic techniques24. Artificial insemination techniques25. Pregnancy diagnosis26. Recent advances in ruminant medicine27. Feed Technology

TRAINING PROGRAAMES FOR FARMERS

1. Hands on training in preparation of traditional livestock products2. Hands on training in production of processed meat and milk products3. Training to farmers on clean milk production.4. Training on goat production5. Training on dairy production6. Training on farm animal waste disposal7. Training on fodder production8. Training on pig production9. Training on integrated farming10. Training on organic farming.11. Training on poultry production

KEY STAKEHOLDERS OF RIDF-PROJECT COVAS, POOKOT

• Department of Animal Husbandry • Kerala Livestock Development Board• Department of Agriculture• Department of Dairy Development• Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF)• Department of Tribal Development • Department of Forest and Wild life • Department of rural welfare-kudumbasree mission in Kerala

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• Department of Industries • Ministry of food Processing• Other private entrepreneurs• Farmers groups and associations • Social workers and women empowerment workers • Local government bodies • Banking institutions • NGOs’. • Ambalavalal feed manufacturing unit• Brahmagiri development society Wayanad• Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Wayanad• International agencies/ Students• Sulthan Bathery Milk Producers union (Manufacturers of wyanad milk)• Indian Council of Agricultural Research stations like CIFT

Benefits to stakeholders

• Hand-on-training and Skill development• Knowledge transfer• Sustainably improvement of the farming/ rural community• New-technology transfer

Benefits to institution

• Improving, expanding and strengthening the institutional reputation• Revenue generation• Emerging University to international level standards

Impact of animal husbandry sector, Wayanad

The project is to improve the farmers living status, Agricultural and Animal Husbandry scenario of the district and state as a whole by empowering the rural agrarian population and strengthening the basis of the rural economy by investing in technology led growth. It will further strengthen the bond between the scientists and the farmers by speedy technology transfer which will trigger the overall rural development of the region and give a boost to the country’s target for achieving the millennium development goals within a short span of time.

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DETAILED PROPOSALS

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Sl.No

ITEMS Page

1 Central Instrumentation Facility 17

2Multidisciplinary Peripheral Veterinary Hospital

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3 Extension Unit 29

4 Instructional farms 38

5 R&D Center for livestock products 49

6 Library 53

7Farmers’ / Trainees Hostels and Sports Facilities

60

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CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (CIF)

Salient features of the project

Title CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (CIF)

LocaleKERALA VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

HEAD QUARTERS, POOKOT, WAYANAD, KERALA

Local Body VYTHIRI GRAM PANCHAYAT

Extend of area ENTIRE STATE

Capital outlay Rs. 600 Lakhs

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I. INTRODUCTION This facility will house of the entire research activities in the University. The main objectives of this centre are, to provide state of the art facilities for diagnosis of various infectious and non- infectious diseases, to carry out residue analysis of drugs, xenobiotics and pesticides in milk, animal products and by products, feed and environmental samples and to establish a regulatory monitoring programme and evaluation of associated health risk, to carry out analysis of conventional and non conventional feeds/ formulated feeds, for the identification and validation of ethno-veterinary practices in Kerala and isolation of patentable phytochemical molecules of commercial importance and study their toxicities. This will facilitate pharmacological evaluation of various compounds available in the area of biochemistry and biology for the pharmaceutical sector. It is also meant for conducting studies on enhancement of conversion efficiencies of locally available feedstuff by rumen micro flora manipulation, to conduct hormonal assays using radio isotopes and in the explore the field of molecular medicine and monoclonal antibody production. In short this stand alone research system will function as the nerve centre of all modern research work to be taken up in the Pookot campus.

II. FINANCIAL OUTLAY

Infrastructure Area/ Number Cost in lakhs

(Initial expenses for) 3 storied building with provision for further expansion

5 X 6000 sq ft = 30,000@ 3300/sq.ft.(special construction required)

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(Initial expenses for) furnishing of building with cubicles, furniture, false roofing, air conditioning, electrical and water, generator backup, elevator facilities and accessories.

5 X 6000 sq ft = 30,000 35

(Initial expenses for) Radiotracer lab. (2 storied) with BARC specification with centralized a/c, generator back up and radio isotope disposal pit.

2000 sq.ft (special construction required)

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Total 100

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EQUIPMENTSSerial no

EquipmentsIndian/ imported

Number of units

1.HPLC a. Fluorescence detector

Imported 1

b. Post column derivatization unit

Imported 1

c. Columns and its Accessories

Imported

2. Ultrasonicator Imported 2

3.

Rotary vacuum evaporator with extractor and chiller and vacuum pump

Imported 2

4.

GLC with accessories a) Electron Capture Detector b) NPD

Imported 1

5HPTLC and all accessories

Imported 1

6Preparative HPLC with detectors and all accessories

Imported 1

7LC MS with all accessories

Imported 1

8GC MS FIDwith all accessories

Imported 1

9FTIR with all accessories

Imported 1

10

Solid phase extraction system with vacuum pump and nitrogen gas cylinder and other accessories.

Imported 2

11Preparative HPLC with detectors and all accessories

Imported 1

19

12Flash chromatography with accessories

Imported 1

13

Columns forMulti residue mycotoxin analysis,Polyether antibiotic analysis, Carbamate pesticides analysis microcolumn Amino acid analysis columns GC capillary / glass columns

Imported 3 each

14UV-VIS spectrophotometer

Imported 1

15

Tissue homogenizers/ blenders with accessories

Imported 3 each

16

Deep freezers for storing samples (homogenized) (-20ºC)

Imported 10 No

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Deep freezers for storing samples (homogenized) (-80ºC)

Imported 3

18Refrigerators for sample storage (+2ºC)

Indian 10

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Standards /chemicals/ reagents / Solvents (HPLC grade), filters glass wares and lab wares

Imported/Indian

20 Ice flaker Imported 1

21High precision analytical balance

Imported 3

22 Water purification system with

Imported 1

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accessories

23Fully automated sequencer

Imported 1

24Fluorescence activated cell sorter

Imported 1

25 NMR spectroscopy Imported 1

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Electron microscopy Unit(with TEM & SEM with ultra microtome

Imported 1

27Ultracentrifuge with accessories

Imported 1

28Near Infrared Spectrophotometer with accessories

Imported 1

29Digital display high precision water baths

Imported 5

30Cell Counter with accessories

Imported 1

31Flow cytometer with accessories

Imported 1

32Real time PCR with accessories

Imported 1

33Thermal cycler gradient with accessories

Imported 6

34Gel documentation system with software.

Imported 2

35 Nanodrop Imported 2

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Fluorescent Microscope with digital photography and image analysis software

Imported 1

37Stereo zoom microscope

Imported 1

38ELISA reader with accessories

Imported 3

39 Research Imported 8

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microscope and digital photography with image analysis software

40

Microscope-dark field, bright field, phase contrast polarization with image analysis software and digital photography

Imported 2

41 Laminar air flow Imported 242 Autoclaves Indian 243 Hot air oven Indian 4 44 CO2 incubator Indian 245 Incubators (BOD ) Indian 2

46Automated myograph systems and accessories

Imported 1

47

Automated isolated organ bath systems and accessories

Imported 1

48

Equipments required for pharmacological assessment

Imported 1

49 Hybridization oven Imported 250 Rusitec Indian 151 Fermentor Imported 152 Aflatest Imported 153 Moisture Analyzer Imported 154 Sample mill Imported 1

55Anaerobic chambers

Imported 1

56 Micromanipulator Imported 1

57Embryo freezer and accessories

Imported 1

58Micro forceps and microbevellors

Imported 1

59Trans vaginal probe and needle for fluid aspiration

Imported 1

22

60Fusion chamber with electro cell manipulator

Imported 1

61

Electrophoresis system ( horizontal & vertical) with all accessories

Imported 2

62Bomb calorimeter with accessories

Imported 1

63

Feed analysis unit (Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, fibre and minerals)

Indian/ Imported

1

64Animal handling and management systems

Indian

65 Auto analyzer Imported 2

66Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with accessories

Imported 1

67 Gamma counterImported/ Indian

1

68 Scintillation counter

Imported/ Indian

1

69Biological safety chamber

Imported/ Indian

2

70Refrigerated centrifuge with accessories

Imported 3

71Automatic tissue processor and stainer.

Imported 1

72

Multi ocular microscope (Conference microscope)

Imported 1

73Other miscellaneous equipments

Imported/ Indian

74Automatic tissue stainer for immuno histochemistry

imported 1

75 Bone cutting microtome with

imported 1

23

diamond saw

76Polarization microscope

Imported 1

77 Viscometer Indian/imported 1 78 Cryostat imported 1 79 Blood gas analyzer imported 1Total Cost 500 Lakhs

III. TIME FRAME

Time period

Action planRemarks

First year

Identification of suitable site for locating the building for Central Instrumentation Facilities, site development, tendering procedures, beginning of construction works.

Work will be scheduled only after getting financial, administrative and technical sanction on detailed PRs.

1-2 years

Construction works continue. Completion of formalities for the purchase of equipments. Formalities for the import of equipments completed

2-3 yearsPurchase of equipments, installation, standardization and commissioning

IV. JUSTIFICATION

The development of CIF in the University anticipates substantial generation of revenue by analysis of samples, by providing bench spaces to scientists, faculties, officers and researchers working in research institutes, Universities, state and central government departments and, by taking up external aided projects with government agencies, industry and international agencies. At the end of the day, this revenue generated shall be used for the maintenance of equipments and laboratory. Facilities/ services of the centre shall be extended to other institutes within and outside state. The University is allowed in its Act to Register businesses and the central laboratory facility will be hived off first as a profit centre offering scientific, technical and diagnostic services of interdisciplinary importance of equal use to human diagnosis including DNA manipulation. This state of the art base could cater to entire North Kerala including basing virological and vector studies for destructive infectious diseases.

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERIPHERAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL


TitleMULTIDISCIPLINARY PERIPHERAL VETERINARY

HOSPITAL




Extend of area NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF THE STATE

Capital outlay Rs. 300.00 Lakhs

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I. INTRODUCTION

Establishment of a Multidisciplinary Peripheral Veterinary Hospital (MPR-VH) with animal disease diagnosis and surveillance units with intensive medical/surgical care with in-patient units is very essential for providing quality treatment to the economically important animals of Wayanad and nearby districts of Malabar. This facility will diagnose and surveillance of diseases in animals, to provide advanced health coverage and round the clock casuality services and 24x7 emergency ambulatory services. This will offer quality teaching and research in management of diseases in animals. It will also impart training to farmers on scientific livestock management and gives prompt technical support to Department of Animal Husbandry. There will be provision a for toll-free call-centre to receive public requests and provide the service within 30 minutes of receiving the call anywhere in the district.


III. TIME FRAME

ItemAmount(Rs. Lakhs)

1. Land Development 202. Service facility and Utilities 103. MPR-VH

Construction of multi-storied hospital complex with outpatient and inpatient units in all clinical disciplines, special diagnostic lab, diagnostic equipments room, health clinic, critical care room, assisted reproduction and infertility clinic, operation theatre for large and small animals, farmers training hall, residential facility for doctor and interns, attached to the hospital (20,000 x Rs. 2500/sq.ft)

100

Equipments and other accessories 70Furniture & Fixtures 30Ambulances with facility for emergency medical and surgical care

40

Mobile epidemiology unit 25Other amenities 5Total 1340Unforeseen/miscellaneous (10% of the total) 134Grand Total 300.00

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Time period

Action planRemarks

First year

Identification of suitable site for locating the building for Multi disciplinary Hospital, land development, tendering procedures, commencement of constructionWorks.

Work will be scheduled only after getting financial, administrative and technical sanction

1-2 yearsConstruction works continue. Completion of formalities for the purchase of equipments.

2-3 yearsPurchase of equipments, installation and standardization and commissioning of the hospital.

IV. JUSTIFICATION

The multi disciplinary hospital facility envisaged will be the best of its kind in the

state in providing modern techniques and devises for treatment of diseases in

farm, domestic, and wild animals and birds in medicine, surgery and

gynecological aspects. The hospital will undoubtedly solve the treatment

problems of all kinds of disease in animals and birds and we can also extend the

facilities to neighboring districts as a referral centre. Animal husbandry

activities in the district can be boosted with the diagnostic and surveillance units

available.

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MULTI MEDIA EXTENSION UNIT


Title MULTI MEDIA EXTENSION UNIT




Extend of area NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF THE STATE


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I. INTRODUCTION

The extension unit serves as the back bone of the technology transfer system and reinforces the link between farmers and scientists bringing latest information from lab to land. This unit is planned as a Mobile Exhibition unit in campus for the far-flung and isolated Northern districts and Standing exhibition unit to impart knowledge services to farmers in a wider circle.

1. Mobile Exhibition Unit for Effective Extension Delivery System

The rationale behind this proposal is that College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (COVAS), Pookot has already participated in more than 50 small and mega events throughout the state of Kerala particularly in Wayanad district. It has received appreciation and request from several stakeholders of livestock development such as Co-operative societies, tribal development societies, MILMA, etc to organize short span exhibitions in significant events. The terrain and weather condition of this district make it difficult to set up exhibition stalls. More over requests are being received from several parts of the state to set up the exhibition and dissemination units. Hence it is essential to have a mobile exhibition unit in the University.

2. Standing Instructional Exhibition Unit in Campus

The proposed Standing Instructional Exhibition Unit is to collect and care for objects of scientific, artistic or historical importance to biosciences and make them available for public viewing through exhibits permanently. It will serve as a dynamic medium of scientific communication for the public and for inculcating a sense of inquiry and scientific temperament in the minds of the People. It will also be a study cum recreation centre and an important tourist attraction. Many interactive exhibits will be introduced, which will give the public the opportunity to make choices and engage in activities that may vary the experience from person to person. The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookot has been conducting hundreds of training every year in its campus and attracts thousands of farmers and school children. If a Standing Instructional Exhibitions Unit is established here that would stimulate and facilitate adoption and diffusion of various livestock farming practices and technologies. It will also function as a resource centre for the undergraduates and school students in Wayanadu.

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Mobile Exhibition Unit for Effective Extension Delivery System

No. ItemAmount (Rs. Lakhs)

1Preparation of visual materials, models and specimens

5

2 Steel/wooden Boxes and stands 1.53 Transportation cage for live animals 54 Vehicle for transportation 105 Glassware for specimens 2

6Laptop, LCD projector, screen, photocopier and accessories, Digital cameras for documentation (Still and handy cam one each)

10

8 Miscellaneous 1.5Total 30

Standing Instructional Exhibition Unit in Campus

No. Item ExpenditureAmount in Rs. Lakhs

1Instructional Exhibition Unit building (approx 4000 sq.ft @ 2500/sq.ft)

25

2Preparation of visual materials- Photographs, models and specimens

5

3 Furnishing (Tables, stands, partitioning etc) 204 Lighting and sound system 3

5Laptop, LCD projector, screen, photocopier and other accessories

5

6 Artistic works (Paintings, sculptures, etc) 57 Touch screens 28 Specimen gallery for keeping anatomical models 5

Total 70Grand total for extension unit 100

III. TIME FRAME

Time period

Action planRemarks

First year Identification of suitable site for locating the building for standing

Work will be scheduled only after

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instructional exhibition unit.Construction of specimen gallery, purchase of multimedia and ICT components. Preparation of touch screen.

getting financial, administrative and technical sanction.

1-2 years

Preparation of visual materials , furnishings of building, light and sound system fitting, artistic works, purchase of transportation cages, glass wares and vehicle for mobile exhibition unit

Mobile exhibition unit will be commissioned. Training programmes will be initiated

2-3 yearsPreparation of visual materials and artistic works and commissioning of the full unit

IV. JUSTIFICATION

Animal husbandry science exhibitions with the use of ICT play a key role in

transfer of technologies.

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INSTRUCTIONAL FARMS


Title INSTRUCTIONAL FARMS




Extend of area VYTHIRI GRAM PANCHAYAT


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I. INTRODUCTION

Livestock and poultry farming is an essential element to be strengthened for rural development. Recent years, small ruminants especially goats are commonly preferred by farmers having small land holdings. Malabar area has its breed of goats called Malabari goats. Pigs can play an important role to make up our animal protein deficiency and due to its prolificacy, short generation interval, fast growth rate and other biological advantages pig farming attracts more and more farmers day by day. It also provides ample job opportunities thereby solving unemployment and underemployment problems. Taking these factors into account the University plans to have novel production projects in this field.

1. Goat Breeding Station and Reproductive Technology Laboratory

This is for the establishment of a goat nursery with superior quality does and elite bucks for the supply of adequate number of kids to meet the demand of livestock farmers in Wayanad district. It is also meant for dissemination of superior quality germplasm by artificial insemination and embryo transfer. The main objectives are to conduct production studies on goat production, reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies for augmenting fertility and fecundity of goat population, to provide ‘on farm training’ to farmers for starting small and medium units of goat rearing in the district, for the development of a centre for hands on training for Veterinarians and para Veterinarians for artificial insemination and allied reproductive technologies and also for the development of a model goat unit with various breeds of bucks and does for the propagation of its germplasm to breed the goat population for interested farmers.

2. Establishment of Pig-Seed-Stock

This proposal is meant for the enhancement of rural livelihood security in the state. The nucleus stock of 5 males and 30 females will be established. Total number 350 piglets will be supplied amounting Rs. 8,75,000 per year. The amount generated through the sale of piglets will be utilized for maintenance purpose of the facility and generate a corpus.

3. Farm Office, Vehicle, Implements and Storage Godown

The Instructional Farm is providing the services of teaching in rearing of livestock species. A separate Office near to the various farm buildings is required for the smooth functioning of the farms. Facility for storing feed materials like compounded cattle feed, straw, hay and paddy straw is also envisaged is essential in the farms.

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Goat Breeding Station and Reproductive Technology Laboratory

CONSTRUCTION

No. Item MeasurementsCost (Rs. Lakhs)

1.

Goat houseA goat house to house 60 does with facility for feeding, watering, kidding store etc.

Covered space required @ 8 Sq.ft/goat= 480 Sq.ft

4.5

Open area for 60 does. @20 sq.ft/goat =1200 Sq.ft

2

2. Kid shed4 sq.ft per kid160 sq.ft

1

3. Sick animal shed10sick animal rooms each 8 sq.ft=80 sq.ft

.5

4. Buck shedCovered space required @ 15 Sq.ft/buck =225 sq.ft

1.5

Open area for 15 bucks @ 30 sq.ft per buck =450 sq.ft

1

Total construction cost 10.00

ANIMALS

No. Item Quantity RateCost (Lakhs)

Procurement of breeding animals

1. Females(doe) 25 Nosapproximately@ Rs. 8000/ doe

2

2. Males (buck) 5 Nosapproximately @ Rs. 14000/- per buck

0.7

Total for livestock

2.7

EQUIPMENTS

No. Equipment Purpose Price (Lakhs)

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1.Modern laboratory equipments for assisted technology unit

For laboratory works 4.5

2.Hospital and diagnostic facilities

For disease diagnosis 0.75

3. Cost of Vehicle-(Two wheeler) Mobile A.I Service 0.75

4. Data management system For epidemiological studies 0.50

TOTAL 6.5

Sub total (I) = Total Fixed Investment (A+B+C) 19.20

Establishment of Pig-Seed-Stock

Sl.No. Items/ActivitiesRs. in Lakhs

1.Construction of pig sheds with store and office room(7000 sq.ft)

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2. Pig seed stock 03.00

3. Equipment 02.00

4. Vehicle 07.00

5. Bio-gas plant 01.00

6. Furniture and farm tools 0.50

Total 48.50

Farm Office, Vehicle, Implements and Storage Godown

Items Plinth Area Cost (Rs. In Lakhs)

a. Office 3500.sq.ft @2500 20

b. Vehicle, Implements and Storage godown

1250 sq.ft @1500 10

c. Feed godown 300.00 sq.ft@1000 3.00

Total 33

TOTAL COST OF INSTRUCTIONAL FARM

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Sl. No

Units Cost (Rs. Lakhs)

1 Goat Breeding Station 19.20

2 Pig-Seed-stock 48.50

3 Farm Office 33

3 Grand total for instructional farm 100.70

III. TIME FRAME

Time period Action planRemarks

First year

Identification of suitable site for locating the buildings, site development tendering procedures and commencement of construction works.


1-2 yearsConstruction works progress. Purchase of farm implements, animals.

2-3 years Production commences.

IV. JUSTIFICATION

Instructional farms play a crucial role in the learning activities of veterinary and

animal science students, farmers and extension workers. It also acts as a source

of income for the university by sale of animal products. It also acts as a source of

high quality young animals for farmers.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS


TitleRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FOR

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS




Extend of area NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF KERALA


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I. INTRODUCTION

The University proposes this unit as the first of its kind in Kerala wherein a comprehensive facility is made available in new product formulation, testing, quality control and training. Standardization and quality testing of ethnic milk and meat products will be undertaken. Attempts will be made to develop and standardize neutraceutical and functional foods, fortified products, combinations, cereal based products etc. There will be an “idea- reality facilitation centre” wherein entrepreneurs or individual with novel ideas in food formulation can get their product developed and tested at the centre. The facilities in the centre will be open up to food processing industry entrepreneurs in the entire state for quality testing or product development. The centre will establish a strong rapport with MILMA dairies, other private and co operative dairies, Dairy Development department commercial dairy farmers, Meat Products India Ltd, Brahmagiri project and various private entrepreneurs who plan to venture in the meat processing sector.


Sl. No ItemAmount(Rs. In lakhs)

1 Land Development 25

2 Services and Utilities 25

3Pilot milk processing unit (10,000 sq. ft) equipped with modern amenities and a small scale processing plant (1000 LPD)

a. Cost of construction (@ Rs. 2500/sft for 10,000 sq. ft) 50

b.Cost of purchasing modern amenities including pasteurizer and packaging unit, and other product processing equipments

50

4Pilot meat processing unit (10,000 sq. ft) equipped with modern amenities

a. Cost of construction (@ Rs. 2500/sft for 10,000 sq. ft) 50

b.

Cost of purchasing modern amenities and equipments like Bowl Chopper, Sausage Stuffer, Meat Slicer, Band Saw, Meat Mincer, Smoke House, Meat Tumbler, Miscellaneous Cooking equipments

50

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5 Quality control lab (10,000 sq. ft)

a. Cost of construction (@ Rs. 2500/sft for 10,000 sq ft) 50

b.Cost of purchasing modern amenities and equipments exclusively for testing various aspects of food quality control

50

6 Furniture & Fixtures 40

7. Other unforeseen expenses (10 % of the total) 10

TOTAL 400.00

III. TIME FRAME

Time period Action planRemarks

First year

Identification of suitable site for locating the building. Land development ,tendering procedures for construction


1-2 years

Construction commences, formalities for the purchase of equipments for lab and pilot plants will be undertaken

2-3 years

Purchase of equipments, installation, trial run and standardization. Commissioning of the Plant and labs.

IV. JUSTIFICATION

Livestock products are important sources of high quality nourishment for human beings. The livestock food processing industry in Kerala ranges from sophisticated state-of-the art facilities to small artisanal operations producing traditional foods for the local community. Establishment of the Research and

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Development Centre for Livestock products (RD-LP) envisages setting up of a multi-livestock products complex with a full-fledged Pilot livestock products processing unit consisting of quality control laboratory and training Centre. This will enable the analysis of samples received from food processing industries like Brahmagiri meat processing unit, MILMA and other stakeholders in Wayanad and nearby districts. The facility will help to contribute to economic development by maintaining consumer confidence in the food safety system and providing a sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade in food. The very essential quality assessment studies of the new products developed, their shelf life quality and organoleptic evaluation can be facilitated in this centre. This will also introduce HACCP concept in Wayanad Livestock Product industry and provide expert consultancy in this field. NABL accredited lab facilties will be new in the district and entire North Kerala.

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LIBRARY


Title LIBRARY




Extend of area ENTIRE STATE OF KERALA


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I. INTRODUCTION

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookot aspires to be a leading innovator in the use of information and communication technologies to achieve greater effectiveness in Veterinary Research, community outreach and organizational management. As a developing professional University, KVASU will be continually challenged over the next decade to invest aggressively in technology and information infrastructure and to be at or near the state of the art in the area of networking, instructional support, information access, library services, computing and research. With prudent investment and stewardship, the new university library will be a major facilitator of academic quality at all level of instruction and research. A sufficiently networked library to cater the needs of both graduate as well as post graduate education is envisaged and necessary strategies are proposed here with modernization of library facility.

The main objectives of this proposal is to identify, provide and promote library services and to deliver them in the most appropriate cost effective way, to ensure that the information resources selected and managed by the library are relevant, support the VCI curriculum and meet the user needs, create and/ or acquire new digital information resources, to create comprehensive networked information environment, a seamless set of tools and resources for the university community, to provide integration and coordination of campus information resources and also to create mechanisms to involve other campus information providers/ creators in evolving campus wide efforts. There is already built space available in the campus.


Equipment/infrastructureNumber required

Study table 50Chairs 200Steel cabinets / admiral/other racks

200

Others/miscellaneousComputers ( desktop) 50Printer/scan/ Photostat facility(printing cost will be paid by the user)

5

Subscription to print and online journalsNational-Veterinary 30National-General 30

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International- VeterinarySciences Direct( Elsevier)

30

Others internationalSpringer, Wiley 30CeRASubscription to Search engines 3Books2000 books (Pub: foreign)3000 Books ( Pub: Indian) e Books 100Bibliographic databases 5Local area networking & WiFi connectivityTotal 50.00

III. TIME FRAME

Time period Action plan Remarks

First yearFurnishing of building, purchase of equipments, books and journals

1-2 yearsPurchase of books and journals and subscription to e journals and Wi-Fi connectivity

2-3 yearsPurchase of books and journals continues

IV. JUSTIFICATION

The library facilities will be a significant hub of knowledge in bio-information

technologies for the students of the entire state.

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FARMER’S / TRAINEE’S HOSTELS AND SPORTS

FACILITIES


TitleFARMER’S / TRAINEE’S HOSTELS AND SPORTS

FACILITIES




Extend of area

Capital outlay 300.00 Lakhs

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. Farmers’ / Trainees’ Hostel

This is mainly intended to function as a farmer’s hostel. The new Veterinary University is going to offer not only farmers training in various aspects of animal husbandry but also diploma courses for building entrepreneurs in the field of dairying, food processing, laboratory technology etc. As this is a remote station it will be mandatory that we accommodate them for the smooth functioning as well as attendance in these training programs. The expenditure in this regard will be justified as the knowledge among the farmers in rearing crossbred cattle is definitely going to be improved which will improve the production of cattle in the tribal district as well as the state.

2. Sports Facilities

The modern indoor stadium and play ground as envisaged in this project will be the first of its kind in whole Wayanad district. These facilities can be utilized by other schools, colleges and general public of the district. Many national level competitions can be convened using these facilities. Present project is aimed mainly at improving the sports and recreational facilities in the campus. At present, physical education infrastructure of COVAS, Pookot is below requirement and in its early development stage. Improving the facilities certainly will make the campus competitive as well as useful for the staff of the entire University and even local population.

A. Construction of an Indoor Stadium: With facilities to play Handball, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis and Badminton and gallery which can occupy minimum 2000 viewers. An attached pavilion facing the open play ground and additional facilities like store room for sports goods, office of the physical education department and gymnasium, changing room, toilets etc. also should be included in the same building. Standard electrical fittings and lighting facilities suitable for round clock competitions also have to be installed.

B. Playground renovation: include leveling of existing college ground of COVAS, Pookot, construction of drainage facilities, construction of gallery, planting grass, preparing tracks and equipping for foot ball and cricket as well as for athletics competitions of national meet standard

C. Improving the sports and games infrastructure: All sports goods and accessory amenities must be purchased. A modern gymnasium with all exercise tools must be arranged in the indoor stadium

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The capital expenditure required for the land development, construction of buildings and purchase of different sports items is estimated as Rs. 1070 lakhs. University is anticipating financial support for the successful implementation of the above project from NABARD.


Farmers’ / Trainees’ Hostel

Sl.No Civil Works and others Cost (Rs.) in Lakhs1. Land development 102 Building 17743 sq ft 150 3 Furniture, fixture and other visual aids

(15% of total building estimate)40

Total 200.00

Sports Facilities

Sl. No. Item

Amount(Rs. Lakhs)

1. Land Development 15

2. Drainage in ground, lawn making, track preparation and gallery construction

30

3.

Indoor stadium suitable for playing Handball, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis and Badminton and gallery which can occupy minimum 2000 viewers and other units including office, gymnasium, pavilion, toilets and store room and electrification of building

40

5. Strengthening of gymnasium 56. Purchase of sports goods 57. Miscellaneous 5

Total 100.00

III. TIME FRAME

Time period Action plan Remarks

First year

Identification of suitable site for locating the buildings for stadium. site development, approval of drawings, tendering procedures, commencement ofConstruction works.


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1-2 years Construction works continue.

2-3 yearsCompletion of construction works in the stadium complex and all buildings will be commissioned

IV. JUSTIFICATION

Farmers hostel/Trainees Hostel provides accommodation for farmers and trainees coming from distant areas.

Construction of a modern indoor stadium at Pookot will be the fulfillment of a long cherished dream of all sports lovers of Wayanad district. This will be the first indoor and outdoor facility for sports and games of national meets standards in the district, once this project is completed. Apart from the students of KVASU, these facilities can be utilized by the school and college students of Wayanad district and other districts of northern Kerala. Wayanad district will become equipped to host different state and national level competitions in athletics and other sports events. The facilities will offer opportunities for ample training for the sportsmen of this district.

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