After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Indian Scenario of Water Resources 2. Water Resource Exploitation—Use and over use 3. Flood 4. Drought 5. Dam—Benefits and Conflicts 6. Water Sharing Conflict 7. National Water Policy (2002) 8. Integrated Water Management. Introduction to Indian Scenario of Water Resources: India has 2.45 per cent of the world's landmass [...]
After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Biodiversity 2. India as Mega Diversity Nation 3. Our Common Plants 4. Our Common Animals 5. Endangered Plants and Animals. Introduction to Biodiversity: India is one of the world's most biologically and culturally diverse countries. It is also one of the poorest in terms of per capita income. The [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the growth of bio prospecting in India. Agriculture accounts for 30% of India's GDP and employs over 60% of the workforce'. Since such a high proportion of the population depends on the viability of subsistence and other agricultural systems oriented towards staple foods, it is essential that devoting land and resources towards [...]