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This book seeks to examine the role of agricultural diversification in food security in the mountain ecosystem in India, with special reference to the state of Uttarakhand. Finding out the existing patterns of agricultural landuse, it assesses the potentiality of the region for diversification of agriculture.
Further analyzing the job potential of agricultural diversification, it discusses at length the gross and net availability of food, the food secure and ...
In the contemporary Indian society, Muslims are facing several problems. They are at the crossroads from where they find difficulties in choosing the right path to move. In the present volume, an attempt has been made to remove the stereotype images and unfounded assumptions cropped up both in media as well as in intellectual disciplines. In the sociological literature, they are still the subject of speculations and predictions. Even in empirical studies, alien ...
This compendium of eighteen papers, presented as a workshop, jointly organized by the Centre for Women's Studies, Goa University, and the Goa State Commission for Women, present wide-ranging perspectives on various themes concerning women's health in Goa. Providing an overview of health, policy and programmes, the contributors address a variety of issues pertaining to mental health, sex, sexuality, reproductivity, right to health and vulnerability of the aged in ...
This book critically analyses the use of Spatial Information technology (SIT) for conservation and management of natural resources. Covers the conceptual aspect of SIT, it focuses on its application in geomorphology, climatology and water resources. It also deals with land use/land cover, the agriculture related fields, and forests and their management. This book will be immense value not only to the academicians and researchers but also to policy makers and ...