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	Kuttanad Backwaters,Kuttanad Backwaters Kerala,Kuttanad Backwater Tourism,House Boats Kuttanad,Reeservation of House ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kuttanad is the heart of the backwaters of Kerala.
		Kuttanad, known as the 'rice bowl of Kerala' because of her wealth of paddy crops, is the very heart of the backwaters.
		The 75 kilometer long sparkling network of rivers, canals, lakes, lagoons and tiny streamlets between Quilon and Cochin and beyond to Thiruvananthapuram, of which the Kuttanad (backwater) consist are akin to a tropical land of canals.
	www.houseboatskerala.net /kuttanad.htm (312 words)

	Keral.com
		Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala, is making an effort to regain its lost glory of producing quality rice in traditional way, which it lost long ago.
		During the 'puncha' season, it is estimated that 1.25 lakh tonnes of paddy is produced in Kuttanad.
		Of this, nearly 80,000 tonnes are purchased by the rice mills at a cheaper rate from the farmers.
	www.keral.com /newsfeatures/rice (438 words)

	KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
		The RARS, Kumarakom is situated at 9° 3' latitude and 76° 3' longitude in the Kumarakom village of Kottayam district on the southern side of the Kavanar (river).
		Effect of daughter corm size and plant density on growth and yield of elephant foot yam intercropped with coconut in the reclaimed soils of Kuttanad.
		A study on "Changes in the eco-system of Kuttanad and their impact on the agrarian economy of the tract consequent on the commissioning of Thanneermukkom Regulator" has revealed that rice cultivators and toddy tappers were beneficiaries of the Regulator.
	www.kau.edu /rarskumarakom.htm (2973 words)

	alappuzha, allappey - backwater hub of kerala, kerela tours
		Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerela.
		Kuttanad is the most beautiful backwaters region of Kerala.
		Situated in Kuttanad popularly known as the rice bowl of Kerala, QST and R Block Kayals (backwaters) remind the visitor of the famous dikes of Holland.
	www.keralagreenery.org /alleppey.html (246 words)

	Holidays to Kerala Backwaters - Cocohol
		Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala because of its wealth of paddy crops, is the very heart of the backwaters.
		Besides paddy, Kuttanad is known for banana, yam and casava crops.
		The mighty Western Ghats lie to the east of Kottayam and the Vembanad Lake and the paddy fields of Kuttanad to the west.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kerala-backwater-holidays.php (1159 words)

	Kuttanad-Thirst Below Sea Level (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For instance, the Thannermukkan bund was constructed across the Vembanad lake in 1975, constructed to obstruct saline water intrusion into the paddy fields during the dry season, and thus bolster paddy cultivation.
		During the last three decades, as many as 30 committees have studied the problems of Kuttanad and submitted their reports to the state government.
		Kuttanad is a testimony to misplaced and impractical developmental schemes.
	www.countercurrents.org /en-suchitra150703.htm (1537 words)

	Landuse change analysis of three selected panchayats in Kuttanad using Remote Sensing data and GIS (1999)
		Kuttanad region, known as the ‘rice bowl of Kerala’ is a predominant rice growing agricultural wetland ecosystem of Kerala.
		Kuttanad has a total area of about 1157 sq.km comprising 66048 ha of wetlands; 31,086 ha of dry garden lands and 18623 ha.
		The reclamation of lake and conversion of paddy fields to habitational land is concentrated along areas adjacent to the Vembanad estuary on the western side of the panchayat, especially along the banks of estuary and canals and on the sides of roads.
	www.gisdevelopment.net /application/urban/overview/urbano0021pf.htm (4646 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : `Safe rice' from Kuttanad
		Chemical-free rice culture was the dream of Kuttanad farmers and Ayyanadu Padasekharam has stood the test of time, thanks to the determination of farmers and support from Kuttanad Vikasana Samithi, POABS Green Management and promoters of organic farming.
		Kuttanad was thus on the brink of a disaster and both farmers and the community were concerned about the future of this man-made grain paradise.
		The rice crop situation is not bright in Kuttanad due to the after effects of tsunami disaster and as harvest commences it may bring more sorrow to the farming community and labour forces.
	www.thehindubusinessline.com /2005/02/03/stories/2005020301251900.htm (516 words)

	Welcome to Kuttanad.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kuttanad Stretches for 75 km sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
		The bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets, is lined with dense tropical greenery, and preserves rural Kerala life styles that are completely hidden from the road.
		Do not miss out on a ride into Kuttanad through shimmering, green paddy fields and tail-waging, head-bobbing groups of ducks.
	www.kuttanad.com (130 words)

	A hellish thirst in God's Own Country (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kuttanad's problem is the need to prevent the ingress of saline water into the region.
		But the availability of potable water for such relief operations is becoming a problem and the dry public taps on the streets of Kuttanad bear witness tothis.
		The 18 mld that is currently being treated is being shared between three districts -- Thiruvalla, Changanassery and Kuttanad -- with the result that Kuttanad is left with only a meagre 6 mld instead of 75 mld, Kuttanad's minimum requirement.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19980412/10250784.html (1281 words)

	Kuttanad Kuttanad in Alappuzha is a place of immense natural beauty
		Kuttanad Kuttanad in Alappuzha is a place of immense natural beauty
		In Kuttanad, the land of lakes and rivers, snake boat racing is something of a cult, just as bull fighting is in spain.
		For the people of each village in Kuttanad, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be celebrated for months to come.
	www.nehrutrophyboatrace.com /pages/kuttanad.htm (1094 words)

	XI LOK SABHA DEBATES, Session III (Winter) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kuttanad farmers are now facing a disaster due to a pest epidemic, namely, `Gall fly'.
		The Government of India programme of integrated pest management and surveillance should be permanently implemented in Kuttanad with all the staff and infrastructure to save the paddy crop from pest epidemic in future.
		Kuttanad, as has already been stated by Shri Ramesh Chennithala, is known as the granary of Kerala.
	parliamentofindia.nic.in /lsdeb/ls11/ses3/06171296.htm (818 words)

	Kuttanad Alleppey, Kuttanad India Travel, Kuttanad Alleppey India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kuttanad is also known for it being a farming site, below sea level.
		Kuttanad is located in Alleppey district of Kerala.
		Kuttanad is an amazing labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets.
	www.surfindia.com /travel/kerala/kuttanad.html (491 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : Kuttanad in grip of severe water shortage
		KUTTANAD, Kerala's granary which lies below sea level and is surrounded by water throughout the year, is facing acute shortage of potable water.
		Water supply projects implemented under Central programmes such as Kuttanad Water Supply Scheme have failed to reach the inhabitants of the area since much of the water treated and stored in tanks in Tiruvalla and Changanassery was supplied to the people in these two municipalities.
		In the absence of flow of water except during the monsoon, the rivers and the canals remain highly polluted almost throughout the year, Mr G. Krishnakumar, an inhabitant of Kuttanad, said.
	www.blonnet.com /2002/06/17/stories/2002061701431300.htm (660 words)

	Gouri - A new high yielding multiple resistant rice variety for Kuttanad
		In Kuttanad, the coverage of high yielding varieties and realization of yield potential are already high when compared to the other rice growing tracts of the State.
		The yield potential of the tract also is very high which could not be realized fully due to several reasons, the most important one being the pest and disease problem of Kuttanad which is highly complex, characterised by the incidence of a multitude of destructive insects and diseases.
		Since weather conditions also influence the pattern of seasonal incidence of pests and diseases, especially during the Punja season, the pest and disease problem attains serious proportion and considerable efforts and expenditure are required for controlling and managing these pests and diseases.
	www.kau.edu /kaunews/Gouri.htm (563 words)

	Kuttanad Backwaters,Kuttanad Backwater Tours
		Kuttanad lies sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
		Kuttanad Backwaters called the rice bowl of Kerala, because of her wealth of paddy crops is at the very heart of the backwaters.
		The scenic countryside of Kuttanad Backwaters with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of bananas.
	www.kerala-backwaters-tours.com /kuttanad-backwaters.html (185 words)

	The Hindu : Sci Tech / Agriculture : Organic rice farming in Kuttanad belt
		KUTTANAD, ONCE hailed as the rice bowl of Kerala, is witnessing a quiet "green revolution."
		There have been continuous consultations with the farmers all through the programme, and full cooperation of the farmers led to its successful implementation.
		"The Ayyanadu experiment will be an eye-opener for the entire Kuttanad region, and it should spread like a social movement to regain the status of organic rice belt for Kuttanad region from this International Year of Rice," said Mr.
	www.hindu.com /seta/2005/02/17/stories/2005021701561600.htm (488 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Alappuzha News : Chandy to inaugurate Kuttanad project today
		The project which would be implemented in three stages mainly plans to develop the paddy fields of Kuttanad which have a total area of 33,000 hectares, said Ms Gouri.
		The project would be implemented in the three different sections of Kuttanad namely Upper, Lower and Lake parts of Kuttanad considering the geographical features of Kuttanad.
		The project would be implemented in all parts of Kuttanad then, she said.
	www.hindu.com /2005/05/29/stories/2005052909140300.htm (465 words)

	kuttanad
		These art forms thrived and also survived under the patronage of the ancient rulers and chieftains of Kuttanad, notably the royal household of Chembakassery.
		Indeed these songs which have become part of the cultural heritage of the region have helped in reducing the drudgery and hardship of work for ordinary people.
		The Booker prize winner Arundhathi Roy has immortalized the life and times of a people in Kumarakom, a village of Kuttanad through her much acclaimed novel: The God of Small Things.
	www.kuttanad.info /art.html (338 words)

	Kuttanad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		But during summer, due to the low level of the region, seawater enters Kuttanadu and makes the salt content of the water high making it unpotable.
		During 1968, government of India proposed a project, in which a bundh (Dam) will be made across the river so that seawater will not be allowed to come inside Kuttanad during summer, allowing farmers to cultivate and extra cycle per year.
		The project was planned in three phases, the south side, the north side and another phase to join the two sections.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kuttanad (637 words)

	Alleppey - Tour Packages - Kerala
		A land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
		KUTTANAD: "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha (Alleppey) is one of few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
		For this purpose extensive land has been reclaimed from the backwaters and is protected by dikes built around it.A leisurely cruise along the canals here is a memorable experience.
	www.tourkerala.org /alleppy.htm (1482 words)

	Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on hotels int he backwaters in Kerala, India
		Kottayam: Situated in the middle of a Lake Vembanad, that is nestled in the midst of rubber and spice plantations and lush Kerala forests and under the shadow of the Western Ghats, Kottayam has a blissful location.
		Half the fun of the backwaters is to drift with the flow of life of the locals; this being the most unique opportunity to having a close up view of the tranquil Kerala village life (not visible from the roads).
		Unlike a city of canals, the Kuttanad is not a preserved tourist spot.
	www.rediff.com /travel/1996/kutwhsee.htm (1245 words)

	Kerala backwater tour, Alappuzha, Alappuzha beach, Kuttanad, Backwater tours.
		Kuttanad: Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala because of her wealth of paddy crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters.
		The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana, cassava and yam.
		This is perhaps the only region in the world where farming is done 1.5 to 2 m below sea level.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/Kerala/alappuzha.htm (895 words)

	mission
		The mission of the Kuttanad Medical Service Development Fund, Inc. is to provide financial support for completion and operation of the hospital and to otherwise support the health needs of the Kuttanad residents by:
		Educating the residents of Kuttanad in the importance of preventive medicine
		Following in the tradition of Mother Theresa, the Fund commits itself to improving the quality of life throughout the region by restoring health, easing suffering and caring for the sick and dying that ensures the dignity and respect of the individual.
	www.indiacatholic.com /kuttanad (167 words)

	Alappuzha - Kerala tourist spot
		Kuttanad has become synonymous with the word backwaters, and so is a must visit spot when one plans a holiday to Kerala- the land that is much known for its marvelous backwaters.
		Along the coast of the vast expanse of lakes, canals, rivers that cover most of Kuttanad, one can observe nuances of rural Kerala life styles.
		The acres of well maintained paddy field in Kuttanad, a place several feet below sea level, adds more greenery to the perfect picture the place showcases.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/alappuzha-tourism.php (806 words)

	Backwaters, Kerala Backwaters, Visit Backwater Destinations in India
		This gives the advantage of getting a closer look at the village life on shore while on a backwater ride.
		Kuttanadu - Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala, because of her wealth of paddy crops is at the very heart of the backwaters.
		The scenic countryside of Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of bananas.
	www.cultureholidays.com /states/kerala-backwaters.htm (923 words)

	Heart of Kuttanad - resort between lake, river, canal and lagoon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Any boat traveling in Kuttanad cannot go without touching this junction, which is the most active and alive spot in Kuttanad.
		At the only place in Kuttanad where five major water routes of kuttanad intersect.
		This is the most sought after spot in Kuttanad as anyone in Kuttanad will tell you.
	www.heartofkuttanad.com (414 words)

	Alappuzha.com
		Kuttanad, a stretch of 75 km stands sandwiched between the vast serene sea and the magnificent hills.
		The bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets, is lined with dense tropical greenery and preserves rural Kerala life styles that are completely removed from the buzz of city life.
		The sweeping Network of canals honey-combing the town of Alappuzha has earned the sobriquet, "
	www.alappuzha.com /htm/kuttanad.htm (138 words)

	Ted's Home Stay, cottages Kottayam, Kerala India-hotelskerala.com
		House boat cruise, canal riding at Kuttanad in a country boat called 'vallam' or motor boats.
		Air Port pick up and drop by A/C car.
		Boating at Periyar lake, one day accommodation at hill station, plantation visit etc. Guide will be provided.
	www.hotelskerala.com /tedshomestay/reservation.htm (265 words)

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