Plantation Week - 2013

“At the end of life we will not be judged by 

how many diplomas we have received, 

how much money we have made,

 how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by 

the selfless services rendered by us " 

-Mother Teresa

Go Green -Mission (3)

Around 600 Saplings of different plant species including  Teak (Sagwan),  Gold Mohur (Krishnachra, Radhachura), Neolamarckia cadamba (Kadamba), Champa (Magnolia champaca), Mango, Black Berry (Jamun), Areca nut (Gua), Guava, pomegranate, Lychee, sapota  are planted in the Old and New campus of the University during the plantation week (25th -31st July 2013). 

Inauguration of Plantation Programme by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Kumar B. Das

Inauguration of the 2nd Day's Plantation Programme by  P.G Council Chairperson Prof. Geetanjali Dash

Inauguration of the 3rd day's Plantation Program by 

Prof. Bhagaban Das, HOD Business Management

Plantation by Prof Sabyasachi Pattnaik, HOD I&CT

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”

-Rabindranath Tagore

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi

 

Acknowledgements:

We are thankful to:

=> Mr. LK Pradhan, Ranger Nilagiri and the Staff of Jamudiha Nursery for proving us with 400 saplings of Sagwan, Krishnachura etc.

=> Mr. NN Dhal, Programmer I&CT for donating 50 Mango saplings

=> Mrs Namita Behera of Govt. ITI, Balasore for donating 30 Jamun saplings

Medicinal properties of Jamun: (A collection)

1. The extracts of the bark, seeds and leaves are used for the treatment of diabetes.

2. The leaves have antibacterial properties and used for strengthening teethes and gums.

3. A decoction of the bark and powdered seeds is believed to be very useful in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and dyspepsia

4. A decoction of bark is used in cases of asthma and bronchitis and are gargled or used as mouthwash for the astringent effect on mouth ulcerations, spongy gums, and stomatitis.

5. It is a very good source of carotene, iron, folic acid, calcium potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium. It has high levels of Vitamin C.

6. To remove body weakness, treat anemia, increase memory take 1 tsp each of jamun juice, honey and amla juice every day in the morning.

7. Eating jamuns stimulates the liver and relieves bladder problems.

8. For treating pimples, grind the dry seeds. Add some cow's milk and apply on the pimples while going to bed at night. Wash in the morning. Continue for a few days.

9. For Acidity, eat jamuns with black salt and roasted cumin seed powder.

Some Precautions

Don't eat Jamun on empty stomach and don't drink milk after consuming jamun.
Do not eat them in excess as it may cause body aches and fever.