Geography of India Through Maps: For IAS/PCS and Academic Examinations, 8/e
Geography of India Through Maps: For IAS/PCS and Academic Examinations, 8/e

Author: Anil Kesari

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9355016913

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The experience during the study and teaching of geography inspired me to transmit information of any subject and its performance in the maps at one place. The book presents the themes of INDIAN GEOGRAPHY in four dimensions: first - Subject information, second - Concept of subject, third - Analytical aspect of subject, fourth - Presentation of subject in maps or diagrams. A total of more than 400 maps have been presented in the book which not only helps in understanding the subject but also making the book unique. The relevance of traditional and current context has also been taken into consideration in the choice of subjects in the book, and information has been collected from recognized and authentic sources to help to make it flawless.

Harnessing Wetlands for Sustainable Livelihood
Harnessing Wetlands for Sustainable Livelihood

Author: Pradip Sharma, Jaideep Baruah, Dhanjit Deka, Prachuryya Kaushik

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2019-02-13

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1684666570

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Wetlands form a unique ecosystem which is one of the richest among all the ecosystems from biodiversity point of view. The role of wetlands is enormous in enrichment of natural beauty, maintenance of environmental quality, control of floods, recharging of ground water level, livelihood support for the destitute community and so on. This book draws the expertise, in-depth knowledge and experiences of the scholars and stakeholders representing various disciplines to throw light on the significant issues of preservation, development and sustainable economic growth through inland freshwater wetlands. The book contains Twenty-Eight papers focusing on livelihood issues of the wetland dependent people and the effects on various related problems. It also provides a database on physical and chemical changes of the wetlands, land use/land cover changes in the fringe areas, impact on wetland’s productivity, biodiversity conservation and the livelihood support system for the people living in their surroundings. Therefore, this book will be useful for academicians, researchers, development authorities, NGOs, policy makers, planners and all the people concerned to preserve, protect and develop the wetlands for enhancing the environmental quality and socio-economic welfare of the society.