Environmental conservation and economic development are the two entities of the same coin. They are the two major issues of high consideration. While framing and implementing any policies and planning, these issues should be taken into consideration. This is also important at the time when environmental degeneration and disparities in economic development is high. Every development activity has a considerable impact on the economy and the environment. On the one hand, it improves socio-economic status and enhances national and per capita income, it degenerates the natural environment of the...
Environmental conservation and economic development are the two entities of the same coin. They are the two major issues of high consideration. While ...
Livelihood diversification and enhancement has long been recognised as a mechanism to promote livelihood development. It has become a prime concern of the people living in the remote and economically backward regions, worldwide. In the Himalayan regions, where livelihood largely depends on the biomass based agricultural production, rearing of animals and on the collection of non-timber forest products, diversifying and enhancing livelihood options is highly inevitable and is a need of the hours. Developing alternative livelihoods through harnessing agro-ecological conditions for diversifying...
Livelihood diversification and enhancement has long been recognised as a mechanism to promote livelihood development. It has become a prime concern of...
This book presents a socio-economic and livelihood analysis of agriculturally-dependent communities of Mizoram, the eastern extension of the Himalaya, using the sustainable livelihood approach. Such an approach to poverty reduction is inevitable, particularly, in areas where livelihoods depend largely on biomass-based agriculture and livestock production. Mizoram possesses abundant natural resources land, water and forest but those resources are largely unused. The region suffers from chronic poverty and malnutrition, and climate change has further influenced livelihood patterns. This work...
This book presents a socio-economic and livelihood analysis of agriculturally-dependent communities of Mizoram, the eastern extension of the Himalaya,...
This book offers a complete picture of the Indian Central Himalayan Region and its livelihood. Coverage includes geo-environmental setting, socio-economy and population profile, sustainable livelihoods, and development of tourism and hydroelectricity.
This book offers a complete picture of the Indian Central Himalayan Region and its livelihood. Coverage includes geo-environmental setting, socio-econ...
