This is a collection of papers that were presented at a national seminar. The papers study assessment of available resources, practice of sustainable development especially importance of traditional knowledge systems and sustainable land use planning and development. They take up impact of population growth on forest resources with a case study of Jaipalguri district. They discuss aspects of eco-tourism, water pollution with a case study of Kolkata Metropolitan ...
A Geographical Outline of North Bengal' presents a unique geographic personality of North Bengal. The book embraces seven chapters. It emphases a systematic detailed analysis of the physical and climatic aspects of North Bengal. The book also explores an account of demography, agriculture and industry of the area. It also highlights the land use pattern, nature of urbanization and different racial groups of North Bengal. The book is the first attempt for a clear ...