Agro Service Centres and Dynamic Progress in Agriculture
Agro Service Centres and Dynamic Progress in Agriculture

Author: Dr. Arjun Wagh

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-06-30

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1387066145

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India is the agrarian country. Agriculture is the main occupation. In ancient time when the study of the geography started; man was totally unknown about his surroundings. Study of Geography is connected with the arrangement of all things on surface of the earth. Geographer found many things and geographical phenomenon and their characteristics of different places on the earth. The geographer made analysis of thoughts and observations of the geographical elements. Geography is considered as a description of the earth surface and exploration of it, gradually emerged also discipline of the earth surface dealing with non active relationship. Land is resource capital of the country. Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy seventy percent people of the population engaged in the agricultural activity and allied work to it. This is the most significant of human being. Agriculture is the main occupation of the rural area. The economic and industrial development depends on agriculture.

Water in Himalayan Towns: Lessons for Adaptive Water Governance
Water in Himalayan Towns: Lessons for Adaptive Water Governance

Author: Anjal Prakash

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 178906189X

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Increasing urbanization and changing climate are two critical stressors that are adversely affecting the biophysical environment of urban areas in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. The book discusses various choices and options – from demand management to supply enhancement, understanding ecological footprints of towns to managing water at a bioregional scale. In doing so, it is vital to address issues of equity and empower local institutions in managing water. The focus for the future must be on building urban resilience by strengthening the adaptive capacities of affected communities while also understanding the limits to adaptation. In Focus – a book series that showcases the latest accomplishments in water research. Each book focuses on a specialist area with papers from top experts in the field. It aims to be a vehicle for in-depth understanding and inspire further conversations in the sector.