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Today there is a great deal of awareness about the pluralism of medical systems. In this respect India is particularly blessed since we have strong and deep rooted practices of indigenous medicine as well as a flourishing modern medical system each with its own strengths in terms of outreach, education and research. A large number of Indians are today trying to integrate medical systems as individual patients drawing inputs, solutions and wisdom from varied medical traditions. This phenomenon has been explored in detail by an article entitled – “Seeing with two eyes: How the professional can help patients trying to integrate medical systems” by A. V. Balasubramanian of CIKS and it appears in the recent issue of the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (J-AIM). July 2010, Volume - 1, Issue - 3 (Pages 177 - 182) For full text of the article >>
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PROGRAMME FOR THE CREATION OF A CADRE OF VILLAGE BASED YOUTH TRAINED IN ORGANIC FARMING CIKS has launched an effort to create a cadre of village based youth who can be trained in sustainable agricultural technologies through a year long internship programme with us. The candidates must be village based youth in the age group of 18-30 years sponsored by specific groups or individuals who will absorb them in their field work after the year of training. The full sponsorship amount would be Rs.1.00 lakh for the one year training and each selected candidate will be paid a stipend of Rs.5,000/- per month. The last date for receipt of sponsorship application form is 15 th July, 2011. ORGANIC FARMING HEROES
Hero of Ilayamadhukoodam - CIKS 16TH FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
In 23rd January, all team members of CIKS from various offices gathered for a day long celebration of the sixteenth foundation day of CIKS at the farm at Sukkankollai. In the forenoon there was a presentation by A. V. Balasubramanian giving reflections about what CIKS set out to do sixteen years back and some of the strengths and limitations of the work. This was followed by a session wherein every single team member of CIKS shared their reflections about CIKS in their perception. The day included cultural programmes that were presented by various team members including some games that were organized. HONORIS CAUSA FOR
DESILTED IRRIGATION CHANNEL - HAPPY FARMERS
Our Centre is involved in the promotion of organic farming in Alangadu village of Nagapattinam district from January 2009 onwards. Under this programme, the Alangadu irrigation channel (7 kms) has been cleaned and desilted. This is the first time it has been desilted after a period of 35 years. Now irrigation has become easier and efficient. To facilitate the periodic maintenance of the irrigation channel, a farmers group – Alangadu Vaikaal Pasanatharar Sabai consist of 35 members has been formed with the help of the Department of Agricultural Engineering in Mayiladuthurai. An account has been opened with the contribution from farmers and the Department of Agricultural Engineering for the maintenance of the irrigation channel. By utilizing this amount the irrigation channel is being maintained. Hence a permanent solution has been provided for the maintenance of Alangadu irrigation channel.
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