The Irrigation Future of India
The Irrigation Future of India

Author: A. Narayanamoorthy

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-02-02

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 3030896137

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This book aims to bring forth and address the major issues confronting the irrigation sector of India and also to suggest policy pointers to sustain it. As the policy and reform canvas is large for a huge and diverse country, this book has particular focus on the most important and immediate issues and future options. The chapters not only focus on new research, in-depth analysis and technical details, but also provide a balanced review of the state of irrigation sector and comprehensive presentation of major issues, challenges and future options. With the presentation of in-depth analysis and synthesis of available knowledge, the work can act as a handbook for major irrigation water issues, actual policy changes, and potential reform that could turnaround the sector. Given the temporal and spatial data analysis of the irrigation sector, this book will be effective and useful as a research and teaching tool to students and researchers both in India and globally. Besides its professional audience within the academic, research and policy community, the non-technical format of the book will appeal to a general audience in the media, policy, and donor circles

Proceedings of International Conference on Remote Sensing for Disaster Management
Proceedings of International Conference on Remote Sensing for Disaster Management

Author: Peddada Jagadeeswara Rao

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-06-23

Total Pages: 851

ISBN-13: 3319772767

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The natural disasters are the killer agents which can/can't be predicted even though we have modern technology. Every year, in one place or another, disasters striking which is devastating the area and surroundings, leading to ecological disruption besides huge loss of life and property. India is vulnerable to cyclones, landslides/avalanches, earthquakes, floods, droughts, forest fires, epidemics, etc. The 5700-km long coast of India, with its dense population is vulnerable to cyclones/low depressions, tsunamis, etc. The 2400-km long rugged Himalayan terrain is vulnerable to landslides, avalanches and earthquakes. India is not only vulnerable to natural disasters, it is also experiencing industrial accidents. The Bhopal Gas tragedy is one of the major man-made disasters in the world. The state of Andhra Pradesh has 970-km long coastline with two major rivers, etc. The conference is conducted in Visakhapatnam, is famous for industries and tourism. Recently, several industrial accidents took place, besides major natural disasters like Hud-Hud, etc. Disaster management shall be implemented from the grass root level in vulnerable areas to improve the capacity building, so as to minimize the losses. The capacity building coupled with technology results in reduction of loss of life and property.

Urban Governance in Karnataka and Bengaluru
Urban Governance in Karnataka and Bengaluru

Author: Kala Seetharam Sridhar

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2016-12-14

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 144385848X

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This book deals with varied aspects of urban governance in the Indian state of Karnataka in general and its capital, Bengaluru, in particular. Given the growing significance of urbanisation for the economy, polity and society of Karnataka, and India as a whole, the volume’s contribution towards understanding various aspects of the phenomenon can hardly be overemphasised. This collection of articles, regarding basic urban services and governance, illuminates the diverse governance questions and policy issues that interest all those who are passionate about changing the urban landscape of Bengaluru, Karnataka, and India, for the better.

Where Water Seeps!
Where Water Seeps!

Author: A. Narayanamoorthy

Publisher: Academic Foundation

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9788171884216

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Though numerous studies have addressed the need for irrigation reform in India, most still advocate solutions derived from the very First Irrigation Commission Report of 1903. This study incorporates the beneficial portion of old solutions with more than a decade's sustained study of irrigation reforms in a contemporary context.

Engendering Climate Change
Engendering Climate Change

Author: Asha Hans

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2021-02-25

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1000335399

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This book focuses on the gendered experiences of environmental change across different geographies and social contexts in South Asia and on diverse strategies of adapting to climate variability. The book analyzes how changes in rainfall patterns, floods, droughts, heatwaves and landslides affect those who are directly dependent on the agrarian economy. It examines the socio-economic pressures, including the increase in women’s work burdens both in production and reproduction on gender relations. It also examines coping mechanisms such as male migration and the formation of women’s collectives which create space for agency and change in rigid social relations. The volume looks at perspectives from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal to present the nuances of gender relations across borders along with similarities and differences across geographical,socio-cultural and policy contexts. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of sociology, development, gender, economics, environmental studies and South Asian studies. It will also be useful for policymakers, NGOs and think tanks working in the areas of gender, climate change and development.

In Search of Sustainable Livelihood Systems
In Search of Sustainable Livelihood Systems

Author: Ruedi Baumgartner

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2004-08-30

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 9780761998082

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Livelihood systems are more than sets of material and economic conditions. They cater to a number of human needs. The contributors to this volume maintain that a livelihood system embraces not just economic conditions for physical subsistence but provides material continuity and cultural meaning to the life of a family.

Glimpses of Indian Agriculture
Glimpses of Indian Agriculture

Author: Sanwar M. Jharwal

Publisher: Academic Foundation

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 1036

ISBN-13: 9788171885978

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Authentic and authoritative, this presentation shares a comprehensive overview of the extensive research undertaken by the Agro Economic Research Centers (AERCs) and the concerns confronting Indian agriculture. Established across the states in India to provide policy feedback to the Ministry of Agriculture, the AERCs generated many important research initiatives and debates over five decades. This second volume focuses on the problems confronted at the regional level by each of the participating states.