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  1. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    December, 1993
    India

    The desert areas of the country had remained backward in many respects due to difficult physiography varying agro-climatic conditions and distinct socio cultural features. Since the people living in these areas were facing hardships owing to geo-climatic conditions, the desert development programme was introduced as a centrally sponsored scheme in 1977-78.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    May, 2016
    India

    Every year most parts of India are affected by drought.But the Centre and State has failed so far to diagnose the drought phenomenon and to come up with a long term solution. Declaration of drought is a sensitive issue. The nature of drought is such that it does not occur in the same intensity across the Country and State and also has differential impacts. Unless this complexity is understood drought declaration will always be controversial and not transparent.


  3. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    September, 2010
    Global

    This information brief describes the importance of dryland agricultural biodiversity, outlines the threats facing it, and points to the key role that local people play in conserving it.

  4. Library Resource
    Legislation & Policies
    September, 2011
    India

    Development of fodder resources and rehabilitation of grazing lands on forests and in forest fringe areas is of paramount importance in view of the total dependence of a large number of people on this resource for their livelihood needs.

    This proposal is based on the hypothesis that the development of fodder resources will be best achieved through allocation of clear and mutually exclusive but closely inter-linked roles and responsibilities to the various line departments, viz.

  5. Library Resource

    Create Wealth, Transform Lives

    Reports & Research
    November, 2016
    Global

    Becoming land degradation neutral is not simply about restoring degraded lands. It is about self interest making sure the land can still provide food and fresh water for us, our children, and to the third and fourth generations. It is about giving every child, from Mongolia to Afghanistan and from Ethiopia to China, the fighting chance for a better life. If this all sounds too good to be true, read this book.

  6. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    July, 2017
    India

    Since 1995, June 17th has been observed as the "World Day to Combat Desertification - 2017"  The main objective of commemorating WDCD has been to promote public awareness about international efforts to combat desertification and the effects of drought collectively.

    This report provides commemoration of WDCD 2017 across india on awraness, workshops, nature camps, schemes and events launched.

    This report highlights the activities pertaining to issues related to desertification, land degradation and drought, 

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