Dear Group Members,

Few years back Dr. Kalam visited to Sunderkera Jatropha plantation
and declared Jatropha as boon for India.

I am visiting this plantation almost every month. Month by month its
condition is deteriorating. This Monday I found shocking scene. Please
see these pictures

http://pick5.pick.uga.edu/mp/20p?see=I_PAO3096&res=640

http://pick5.pick.uga.edu/mp/20p?see=I_PAO3088&res=640

http://pick5.pick.uga.edu/mp/20p?see=I_PAO3098&res=640


Jatropha Plants died in large number due to insects, diseases, poor
growth, cattle etc. Authorities have collected dead plants and now
trying to replant new plants in this barren land. This plantation is
under promotion as model plantation around the world. Its worst
condition clearly shows the bad performance of Jatropha.

Few months back

http://pick5.pick.uga.edu/mp/20p?see=I_PAO1600&res=640

Now

http://pick5.pick.uga.edu/mp/20p?see=I_PAO3130&res=640

The private companies who harvested the real benefit by selling
planting material and techniques are waiting for election. After it
they will start new show with new government.

Through this group I would like to invite Dr. Kalam to visit again and
see the ground level realities before promoting poisonous Jatropha.


regards

Pankaj Oudhia