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This book, enriched with illustrations, tables and figures, deals with the glaciology of the Himalayas. Providing an overview of Himalayan snow, glaciers, ice ages and glaciation, it outlines the history of international efforts for the study of Himalayan glaciers. It also incorporates information about the extent of snow and glacier fields; their characteristics and influence on the climate; perennial Himalayan rivers; soil erosion and sediment transport; ...
This book presents the vision and action programme for sustainable development of Uttaranchal. Taking stock of the wealth of this hill state, it addresses various issues concerning its natural resource development, monitoring and evaluation. People's participation programme, bio-industrial watershed development, mountain tourism for local community development, socio-economic empowerment of rural elderly women, sustainable environment through cooperative action, ...