Natural Resource Management in the Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan

Nisha Varghese, Sukhdeo Singh Burark, K.A. Varghese (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

XXII, 342 Seiten

2024 | 2023
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-34558-6 (ISBN)

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This book covers a wide range of issues related to the Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan from an integrated and sustainable development perspective. The chapters in this book cover regional and local issues which are discussed with reference to the past scenario, the present practices, and the future strategies. Some of the issues addressed in this book like arid agroforestry, livelihood, and multidimensional development give it a cutting edge over other related publications currently available in the market. The chapters are supported with relevant pictures which will help the reader to connect with the issues being discussed. This book is useful to students, civil services aspirants, researchers, environmentalists, geographers, and non-professionals who are interested in deserts and desert development.

Nisha Varghese Ph.D.: Assistant Professor with experience in teaching and research in the area of agricultural economics, development economics, desertification and migration. Combines a focus on student achievement with a passion for scholarly work, presenting and publishing at conferences. Achievement-oriented approach to research and developement of courses in open and distance learning.

An Overview of World Deserts with Special Reference to Thar Desert.- People and Culture of the Thar Desert.- Shift in Land Use Pattern of Thar Desert.- Land and Water Resource Management in the Thar Desert Region.- Crop Production Practices in the Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan.- Livestock and its Management Practices in Thar Desert, Rajasthan.- Arid Agroforestry for Thar Desert.- Soil Conservation and Water Harvesting for Sustainable Agriculture in Arid Regions.- Community Land Management in the Thar Desert.- Women Empowerment in Thar Desert Region.- Livelihood Opportunities in the Thar Region.- Potential Agri-Business in the Thar Desert.- Multidimensional Development in Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan.- Sustainable Natural Resource Management in Thar Desert-Way Ahead.

Erscheinungsdatum	31.07.2024
Zusatzinfo	XXII, 342 p. 52 illus., 51 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
Schlagworte	alternative energy use • land use changes • Livelihoods • multidimensional development • natural resources • Sacred groves • Thar Desert • Water Harvesting
ISBN-10	3-031-34558-4 / 3031345584
ISBN-13	978-3-031-34558-6 / 9783031345586
Zustand	Neuware