Integrated development and management of water resources: a case of Indrawati River Basin, Nepal: proceedings of a workshop held in Kathmandu, Nepal, 25 April 2001

Integrated development and management of water resources: a case of Indrawati River Basin, Nepal: proceedings of a workshop held in Kathmandu, Nepal, 25 April 2001
Author: Parajuli, U
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2001-04-25
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The freshwater system of the world is undergoing continuous natural changes in terms of quality, quantity and morphology. These changes are further accelerated due to increasing human exploitation of water resources caused by increasing population pressure demanding more water for several uses such as irrigation, drinking water, hydropower, and others. Environmental degradation has further increased pressure on water resources. In many areas increased demand for use of water resources has resulted into increased water use conflicts between water user groups and among various sectors: irrigated agriculture, tourism, industry, drinking water supply and new development projects. Increased competition for water resources among and within sectors has necessitated the need for an integrated approach in the management of water resources at basin level.

Historical Dictionary of Nepal

Historical Dictionary of Nepal
Author: Nanda R. Shrestha
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 144227770X

Nepal is a living example of contrasts and contradictions.It is a country that was born in medieval times, grew up in the 16th century, and now finds itself engulfed in the high-tech gadgets and material marvels of the 21st century. Nepal has its share of problem which include inadequate economic development and social infrastructure, poverty and corruption, plus worsening pollution, but now it finally has relative peace and quiet after a hasty Maoist uprising. Indeed, it has passed through several democratic elections, and finally seems to be getting on the right track. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Nepal contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Nepal.

Wild Plants

Wild Plants
Author: Mahendra Rai
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2020-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000220303

This book offers a broad summary of the wild plants and their usage, as well as the growing interest in ethnopharmacology research. The book comprises of important issues such as diversity of wild plants with emphasis on medicinal and food plants, threats to wild plants and traditional ethnobotanical knowledge, their uses in skin diseases, snake-bites, in cosmeceuticals, etc. Moreover, the ethnopharmacological relevance of wild plants in Latin America has been discussed. The chapters include a wide range of case studies, giving updated evidence on the importance of their wild plant resources from different countries including Peru, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Brazil. In addition, some specific species are used to explain their potential properties, as well as the dangers of their use without guidance of trained natural healers. The book discusses traditional usage and properties of wild plants and is entirely different from other related publications and useful for the researchers working in the areas of conservation biology, botany, ethnobiology, ethnopharmacology, policymakers, etc.

Nepal

Nepal
Author: John Whelpton
Publisher: Oxford, England ; Santa Barbara, Calif. : Clio Press
Total Pages: 334
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN:

Politics of Culture

Politics of Culture
Author: Tanka Bahadur Subba
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 9788125016939

This book traces the cultural proximity and the similar destinies of three Kirata communities living in the eastern Himalayas the Limbu, the Rai and the Yakkha. The author reconstructs the story of these communities on the basis of historical as well as ethnographic data and explains their need to reconstruct today an identity for themselves despite the time and cultural resources they have lost.

Hot Springs in Nepal

Hot Springs in Nepal
Author: Mahendra Ranjit
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030995003

This book presents a profile of the majority of hot springs in and around tourist destinations in Nepal. In particular, there is a focus on Pokhara, Jumla, the world- famous Annapurna region, Ruby Valley, and Api Nampa Conservation Area. The chapter on health benefits of mineral hot springs provides a history of hot springs supported by a literature review and case study. Further chapters explore the direct uses of geothermal energy for various purposes and power generation, together with a section on conventional hydrothermal resources. This book is of interest to the general public, students, national and international researchers, energy planners, and health professionals. The book is a valuable tool for sociologists who want to gain insight into the cultural and religious aspects of hot water mineral springs.