WNO’s Tribute to Dr R C Saxena (24/11/1939 to   14/03/2021)

Dear Neem friends,

At the outset I express heartfelt condolences on my own and on behalf of WNO on the sad demise of a world renowned Neem Scientist Dr Ramesh Saxena. While it is a big loss to Neem fraternity, I in Dr Saxena have lost a true well wisher. I have known late Dr Saxena for more than two decades, whom I first met in 1996 during world Neem Conference at Gaton, Western Australia. Then onwards I had several occasions to work together for the advancement of Neem. I pray almighty to bless his soul eternal peace and strength to the bereaved family to bear this huge loss.Om Shanti.

Dr B N Vyas

Director, President WNO

It was shocking news that Dr Saxena left abode on. I am honoured and blessed to have known Dr Saxena. He was a great Neem lover & scientist with immense knowledge of Neem. He was the pillar of the Global Neem fraternity. Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt tribute to Dr R C Saxena. .

Dr Nirrmala Kotharii

Director, General Secretary

WNO

So sad to hear the sad demise of Dr Saxena. He was doyen of Neem for 4 decades.

Om Shanti

With prayers

Dr Venkatesh Devanur

Director, Vice President

WNO

It is a big loss to the Neem community. He will always be remembered for his immense contribution for promoting use of Neem across the globe. May his soul rest in peace.

Girish Soman

Director, Treasurer

WNO

I had the honour meeting Dr. Ramesh Saxena in 2012 at the World Neem Conference in Nagpur and at the First Seminar of the WNO in 2018 in Bangalore and like to call him a gentle giant, neem researcher, scientist and entomologist and was able to develop a close relationship with him, met also his wife Sulakshana that passed away before him. He became one of my strongest supporters for my book "Neem: Nature's Healing Gift to Humanity" and was also a close friend to Professor Dr. Heinrich Schmutterer from Germany, "The Father of Modern Neem." It is really a huge loss for the world Neem community and I will remember him for his tireless contribution to bring Neem to the world stage!

Yours in Neem, Klaus Ferlow

Regional Director

WNO

We the world Neem family will remember him and his contribution forever.

Dr. M.A.Hakim PhD.

Vice President (Asia except India)

WNO

Om Shanti, May his soul rest in peace. ????

Regards,
Vikhyat A
Fortune Biotech Ltd.

Corporate Member, WNO

Dr Saxena truly a great loss to the entire Neem fraternity. I am sure that all his contributions and the knowledge that he has continuously shared with fellow members and others outside of this group will never go unforgotten. I am sure that he will always remain in the minds and hearts of each one of us.

 Maxwell Samuel

 Terramera

Corporate Member, WNO

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Saxena's passing. While it is a huge loss for his family & the Neem community, I am glad that he is with his beloved wife. I pray they are at eternal peace.

Usha Rao
The Ahimsa Alternative, Inc.

Corporate Member, WNO
 

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 WNO's first Neem Plantation

Different views of one year old WNO's first Neem Plantation  at Ambiste Budruk village of Wada district of Maharashtra state of India on a forest land under Afforestation project in collaboration with Maharashtra Social Forestry Department.

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Four years old Neem trees Flowering in Kenya 

Four years old Neem trees in Kibwezi, Kenya.  Kibwezi is a town in Makueni County, the Eastern Province of Kenya. Kibwezi town is the headquarters of Kibwezi division, one of 15 administrative divisions in Makueni County. Kibwezi region is very hot dry and has low rainfall. Minimum care was taken of these Neem trees. They are flowering and fruiting at the same time which is amazing.

Gold Medal Award 2019

WNO is very happy to announce that book of Mr Klaus Ferlow (WNO Founder Member & Regional Director (North America & Northern Europe) "Neem: Nature's Healing Gift To Humanity" received the GOLD MEDAL AWARD in the category for health & wellness. The Awards are presented by the Jenkins Group of Traverse City, Michigan, USA, the group has been involved in book packaging, marketing and distribution since 1988, and is dedicated to promoting books that improve reader's lives, bring family together, and make the world safer, a healthier place.

Neem Plantation Drive

WNO's first Neem Plantation of 510, 18 month old Neem saplings has been done on 25th August 2019 at Ambiste Budruk village of Wada district of Maharashtra state of India on a forest land under Afforestation project in collaboration with Maharashtra Social Forestry Department.

Neem Plantation program was attended by following WNO members Dr Nirrmala Kotharii -General Secretary, Mr Harnam Singh- Individual member Dr B Bohra- Godrej Agrovet Mr Hemant Bal- Individual member, Mr Nirmal Kothari. From Social Forestry Department Mrs Pramila Bagade-RFO, Mr Uttam Patil-SFD Wada & Team were present. All the arrangements were done by Mr Uttam Patil.

Abaco Neem, Bahamas

It is twenty years since Nick Maioulis first began to investigate the amazing properties of the neem plant and its significant health benefits. He then took his first steps towards establishing the neem farm by germinating seeds in a nursery. Today there are 6,200 neem trees on his 120 acre farm in South Abaco and the seeds from the farm are processed into a wide range of products in the Abaco Neem production center in Marsh Harbour.

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NEEM PROJECT, Paraguay:

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Primal Group Neem Plantation

At the intersection of sustainability and innovation, the Primal Group of Companies is committed towards the development of a new agricultural system that creates a symbiotic relationship between people, business and the environment in order to feed a growing population.

We believe the neem tree, as a crop care solution that delivers effective protection and high yields without harming the environment or human health, has the power to transform the future of agriculture and food production. At present, we manage the largest commercial Neem plantation globally in Northeast Brazil, and we are on our way to becoming the world’s first fully vertically integrated neem business. Our current operations comprise the management of over 1,200 hectares (c. 3,000 acres) of agricultural land, using only natural, sustainable and regenerative crop care solutions. 

By combining regenerative techniques, latest technology and social responsibility, we guarantee higher quality yields while nurturing the land, contributing to local communities, and creating long-lasting value through environmentally friendly practices.

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Green Wari drive: Pune varsity students distribute 16,731 Neem saplings to set up record

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Sunday attempted to create a Guinness World record by distributing 16,631 saplings of neem to volunteers of the National Service Scheme (NSS), linked to more than 350 colleges. With the record attempt, the SPPU announced the start of its ‘Green Wari’ initiative, which combines ecological awareness with the larger objective of promoting conservation of water resources and regenerating the tree cover. The saplings are likely to be planted along the Pune-Pandharpur pilgrimage route taken by warkaris during Ashadhi Wari, said university officials.

 

 

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Kashi Vidyapith bestows “Neem Ratna Award” on IFFCO MD

Neem Products CIB Registration

World Neem Organisation is very happy to share this very important news with whole Neem fretinity!
Dear All,

Item No: 3.1 Exclusion of Neem products from insecticide schedule.
The representation from M/s World Neem Organization and Others was deliberated by the RC regarding the problems faced by exporters of various neem products. After detailed discussion the committee decided that the concerned authorities may be informed that neem products (neem leaves, neem oil, neem kernels, neem cake) do not require registration for export for non-insecticidal purposes.

On behalf of the manufacturers of neem products , I thank WNO for their support by taking up the matter with the CIB Authority and getting this major relief for the Neem products export.

Thanks and Regards
K Ravindranathan
President
Tamilandu Neem Oil and Neem Cake Manufacturers' Association (Regd)?
472/5 , II Floor, ?Annapuram, Junction Main Road
Salem – 636 004 – Tamilnadu
INDIA

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The WNO Impact

Dr. Jothi Sivagnanam, Prof & Head, Economics Department, Dean of Research and Member Syndicate, University of Madras gifted 1000 neem saplings (2 ft ht) to all the guests who attended his son's marriage recently. He was inspired by WNO's initiative to promote neem and offered to donate saplings as and when WNO proposed to undertake this on a large-scale. Gifting a neem sapling during a marriage is quite unusual and this gesture was truly innovative and won the appreciation of all the guests. Hopefully, he will be a trailblazer!

-Dr. S.Nagini
Professor
Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Annamalai University
Core Founding Member WNO

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Neem tradition in a Rajasthani wedding

Recently I attended wedding of our close friend's son in Mumbai. When the groom and his entourage arrived at the venue, the father of the bride and other members standing with garlands at the entrance welcomed the group. According to their tradition the groom has to touch the ‘toran’ ( A trophy made of wood/cardboard, silk thread,pearls and colored stones) hanged on a Neem's long leafy branch (Photos), which somebody from the bride’s side holds at the welcome gate, with his dagger or sword which he carries with him. I was so happy to see this Neem tradition.  

There is another Neem tradition in Rajasthani wedding that the mother of the bride welcomes the groom by anointing him after he alights from his mare and the sister in law( Wife of bride's brother) touches the shoulder of the groom with a Neem stick.

--Dr Nirrmala Kotharii

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Pay Back To Nature

On September 2nd , 2018 Kharghar Digamber Seva Trust" of Navi Mumbai ( New Bombay) in a plantation drive" Pay Back to Nature" " Tree Plantation & Preservation" planted Neem saplings along with the other tree species at Central Park, Kharghar.