Water resources are fast diminishing world wide and the quality of the available water has also deteriorated over time. There is a need to conserve this important natural resource through education, training, technology driven systems approach, etc. Israel and some other countries have done pioneering work in the area of desert development technologies. The Ben Gurion University in Israel has developed technologies for conservation of water in irrigation, particularly the drip irrigation systems. In India, some companies have taken know how from Israel for the production of drip irrigation systems.Further, rapid developments have taken place in integrated computer based sensors and associated wireless systems. By developing wireless sensor systems, a higher level of sensor technology is possible. Tissue culture and biotechnology have revolutionised the development of new variety of plants, etc. Thus there is a need to develop advanced technologies in this area for conservation of water, energy etc. and improve productivity.
To create and apply cutting-edge technology for desert development in order to convert arid and semi-arid areas into sustainable habitats.
To carry out multidisciplinary research and create technologies that tackle the particular difficulties presented by desert environments, with an emphasis on community development, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and water conservation.
- Water Management: Create effective water-use systems, such as intelligent irrigation and rainwater collection.
- Enhance soil fertility and restore degraded areas through soil and land reclamation.
- Renewable Energy: Use solar power for home and agricultural purposes.
- Applications of Biotechnology: Improve crops by using genetic engineering and tissue culture.
- Engage the community by teaching and training the local populace in sustainable practices.
Methods for improving fertility and conserving soil.
Biotechnological strategies to boost agricultural output.
creation of renewable energy sources, especially solar-powered ones.
Groundwater resource management and assessment through the use of GIS and remote sensing.
Research on how nomadic tribes are affected by desertification
Biotechnology Complex: Plant tissue culture and desert-adapted species propagation facilities.
Energy-Efficient Structures: Test buildings created to investigate and use energy-saving and passive cooling strategies.
Collaborative Projects: Coordinated efforts with foreign organizations such as Israel's Ben Gurion University.
- Water conservation and irrigation system design and implementation.
- Creation of arid-region-appropriate sustainable farming methods.
- Consulting for desert and rural populations on alternative energy options.
- Research partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives with international partners.
seminars on the use of biotechnology in agriculture.
programs that teach people how to live sustainably in arid settings.
field tests that highlight adopted technologies and procedures.