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Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
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The role of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act on women empowerment in selected districts of West Bengal, India
Women’s participation in employment sectors is significantly lower than men, besides most women are actively engaged in domestic household work without pay. The current study focuses on the role of Mahatma Gan...
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Geo-hydrological disasters in the Uttarakhand Himalaya: assessment and map**
The Uttarakhand Himalaya is highly prone to geo-hydrological disasters—landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, debris flows, rock falls, extreme weather, and land submergence. Cloudbursts and glacier bursts gen...
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Investigating the physico-chemical properties of drinking water: a case study of South Twenty-Four Parganas, West Bengal
The availability of safe and clean drinking water is very limited across the world. However, it is essential to have access to safe and quality drinking water to lead a healthy life and achieve Sustainable Dev...
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Patterns and drivers of internal migration: insights from Jharkhand, India
Rural out-migration is a common phenomenon in Jharkhand and it has become a way of life for the people living in the region. The people have been migrating not just for seeking diverse avenues of employment, b...
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Bio-demographical determinants of diabetes among women in reproductive age group (15–49) in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of India, 2019–2021
Diabetes is a non-communicable disease, and the prevalence of diabetes is higher in low and middle-income countries. In India, diabetes prevalence has been observed, with some regional variations across the st...
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Patterns and determinants of rural–urban migration in the Garhwal Himalaya
Rural–urban migration is the most adopted strategy in rural areas to overcome the risk associated with subsistence economy and to diversify income. The Garhwal Himalaya has the highest rate of rural–urban migr...
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Forest Land Use/Cover Change
The Uttarakhand Himalaya has 63.41% area under forests, which is the highest proportion among the major land uses. During the past decades, the forest area has increased, mainly the open forest area. However, ...
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Introduction
The introduction presents a complete picture of natural and cultural diversity in the Central Himalaya. This empirical study is supported by the works carried out by other scholars. It also includes the object...
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Diversity in Climate
The climate of the Central Himalaya varies because of its altitudinal and latitudinal extensions. In this chapter, the climatic conditions – temperature, rainfall, and humidity of all the climatic zones – sub-...
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Forest Stocks and Products
Forest stocks and products in the Himalayan region are abundant. These are very useful resources that support rural livelihoods. This chapter deals with various forest products and their use patterns. The majo...
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Agro-biodiversity
Agro-biodiversity comprises diversity in crop races/cultivars – agriculture and horticulture. Agricultural diversity is further divided into food grains, pulses, and oilseeds. Horticulture includes fruits – tr...
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Cultural and Socioeconomic Significance of Forests
The forests of Uttarakhand have both cultural and socioeconomic significance. The folks worship trees on various occasions such as celebrating fairs and festivals and important ceremonies. The value of forest ...
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Diversity in Cultures and Customs
The cultures and customs are rich; vary from the Garhwal Himalaya to the Kumaon Himalaya and the Jaunsar region. Cultures and customs also vary from one micro-cultural region to another. In this chapter, a bri...
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Conclusions
Forests play a significant role in regulating climate and supporting rural livelihoods. The rural people not only use forest products but also worship trees for their well-being in the Himalayan region. In the...
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Conclusions
This chapter presents a complete summary of the book and synthesises the natural and cultural diversity of the Central Himalaya. It includes natural diversity – landscapes, climate, biodiversity, and agro-biod...
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Introduction
Forests of the Himalaya support livelihoods and restore fragile terrain. The rich biodiversity forms panoramic forest landscapes. In this chapter, forest area and forest cover are defined. A brief introduction...
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Forest Classifications and Working Circles
In Uttarakhand, forests are classified according to the density of forests and types as per the climatic regions. Three types of forests—very dense forests, moderately dense forests, and open forests—are found...
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Diversity in Landforms
The rich diversity in landforms is presented in the Second Chapter. It includes both vertical and horizontal landforms. The description of the landforms of the plain regions, Doon Valley, river valleys, middle...
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Forest Diversity and Distribution
Forest diversity in the Uttarakhand Himalaya is rich. Forest types vary from monsoon deciduous forests to pine forests, mixed-oak forests, coniferous forests, and alpine grasslands. The forests are distributed...
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Biodiversity
The Central Himalaya is considered one of the global biodiversity hotspots. Here, many floral and faunal species are found. Biodiversity varies according to climate and altitude. It has five vertical floral zo...
