University of Jammu STEM Pamphlets and Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection brings together agricultural leaflets, pamphlets, and research papers published mainly between the 1940s and 1970s. Most were produced by the Directorate of Extension under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture now Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The leaflets were designed for farmers and give practical tips on crop cultivation, soil care, pest control, irrigation, and improved farming tools. They cover a wide range of crops- rice, wheat, maize, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and even commercial crops like ginger and clove. The research papers add more detailed studies and experimental findings related to these subjects. Together, the collection shows how agricultural knowledge was shared during the Green Revolution period and how farmers were encouraged to adopt better techniques.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s to 1960s
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.
Content Description
The collection of pamphlets, information leaflets, and research papers preserved at Jammu University is a rich source of agricultural and scientific knowledge spanning from the 1950s to the 1960s. The pamphlets, published primarily by the Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, and related government agencies, were designed to disseminate practical information to farmers and rural communities. They cover a wide range of subjects, including crop protection, irrigation, soil conservation, animal husbandry, and the adoption of improved agricultural practices. Alongside these pamphlets are research papers from various STEM disciplines, many dating back to the 1950s, which represent the foundational academic research being referenced and taught during the formative years of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir. These papers include studies on botany, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and other fields that shaped the academic orientation of the region’s universities.
Full Extent
100 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Series 1: Pamphlets- This series comprises agricultural and extension pamphlets issued mainly by the Government of India between the 1950s and 1970s. They focus on crop cultivation, pest and disease management, soil and water conservation, use of improved tools, and rural development practices. These pamphlets reflect the agricultural priorities of the post-Independence era and provide insight into how scientific knowledge was shared with farmers during the Green Revolution period. Series 2: Research Papers- This series includes scientific paper from the 1960s. The paper documents early scientific work conducted in the region and shows the identification of Ephedra intermedia on Shankaracharya Hill, Srinagar, based on morphological traits and meiotic analysis showing 14 bivalents. Series 1 and 2 are chronologically arranged.
Physical Location
University of Jammu
Physical Description
Most pamphlets are printed on thin, low-quality paper typical of the period. Some items exhibit signs of wear, including rusted staples and yellowing, but the content remains legible and intact overall.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
National Centre for Biological Sciences - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Bangalore Karnataka 560065 India
+9180 6717 6010
+9180 6717 6011
archives@ncbs.res.in
