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Papers presented at a national seminar organised by the North-East India Council for Social Science Research, Shillong during 12-13 Dec. 2004.
Author : Bimal J. Deb
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 22,65 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788180692642
Papers presented at a national seminar organised by the North-East India Council for Social Science Research, Shillong during 12-13 Dec. 2004.
Author : Khorshed Alam
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Author : B. P. Maithani
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,66 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788183240291
Author : Sumi Krishna
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 23,39 MB
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1000084434
India’s northeastern region, forged by a unique geological history and peopled by several waves of migration, is extraordinarily complex. Farming systems in the hills and the riverine plains are embedded in a heterogeneous environment, comprising forests, wetlands and fields, shaped over centuries by nature and people. Today, the environment and economy are undergoing rapid transformation, affecting peoples’ lives, livelihoods and methods of food production. The essays in this volume bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to critical aspects of the process of agricultural change, examine the gender dimensions of agriculture, and explore initiatives for sustainable livelihood and ecological conservation. Part I analyses the impact of policies and people’s own aspirations on the closely-intertwined ecology and economy of the region. Part II discusses the gender dynamics of farming, forestry and biodiversity in a socio-cultural context where women are primarily responsible for food production. Part III highlights some alternative farming interventions and community-based efforts for environmental conservation, sustainable resource management and improved livelihoods. This book will be useful to scholars and students of agriculture, economics, development, environment and gender studies, and to those involved in policy analysis, natural resource management and community organisation, as also general readers interested in India’s northeastern region.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Shifting cultivation
ISBN :
Author : K.R. Dikshit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 41,34 MB
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400770553
North-East India, comprising the seven contiguous states around Assam, the principal state of the region, is a relatively unknown, yet very fascinating region. The forest clad peripheral mountains, home to indigenous peoples like the Nagas, Mizos and the Khasis, the densely populated Brahmaputra valley with its lush green tea gardens and the golden rice fields, the moderately populated hill regions and plateaus, and the sparsely inhabited Himalayas, form a unique mosaic of natural and cultural landscapes and human interactions, with unparalleled diversity. The book provides a glimpse into the region’s past and gives a comprehensive picture of its physical environment, people, resources and its economy. The physical environment takes into account not only the structural base of the region, its physical characteristics and natural vegetation but also offers an impression of the region’s biodiversity and the measures undertaken to preserve it. The people of the region, especially the indigenous population, inhabiting contrasting environments and speaking a variety of regional and local dialects, have received special attention, bringing into focus the role of migration that has influenced the traditional societies, for centuries. The book acquaints the readers with spatial distribution, life style and culture of the indigenous people, outlining the unique features of each tribe. The economy of the region, depending originally on primitive farming and cottage industries, like silkworm rearing, but now greatly transformed with the emergence of modern industries, power resources and expanding trade, is reviewed based on authentic data and actual field observations. The epilogue, the last chapter in the book, summarizes the authors’ perception of the region and its future.
Author : Komol Singha
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 30,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9788180695919
Contributed articles presented in a seminar, held during 14-15 Sept. 2007, at St. Joseph's College, Jhakama.
Author : Kamal Kumar Datta
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9788171888962
The contributions in this volume--presented at a national seminar organized by the North-East India Council for Social Science Research--take stock of the state of the agriculture in North-East India. Analyzing the impact of recent agricultural changes on population growth, migration, and health, this account addresses a variety of issues, including crop diversification pattern, land size and productivity, agrarian reforms, and the roles of women in the agricultural sector. As it indicates several novel opportunities for new investments that can catalyze the region's development process, it especially attempts to propagate a new principle on the promotion of sustainable agriculture while conserving the biodiversity.
Author : B. N. Borthakur
Publisher :
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,70 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :
Author : Ramkrishna Mandal
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 37,64 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9788178358765