Regional Perspectives of Agricultural Transformation in North East India

Regional Perspectives of Agricultural Transformation in North East India
Author: Moloy Kanti Roy
Publisher: Akshar Publications, Agartala/Kolkata/New Delhi
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9394089012

A Research Oriented Pioneer Book on Agricultural Transformation in North East India by Dr. Moloy Kanti Roy published from Akshar Publications, Agartala/Kolkata/New Delhi in February, 2022.

Rethinking Economic Development in Northeast India

Rethinking Economic Development in Northeast India
Author: Deepak K. Mishra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2017-02-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1315278472

Economic development of frontier and remote regions has long been a central theme of development studies. This book examines the development experience in the northeastern region in India in relation to the processes of globalisation and liberalisation of the economy. Bringing together researchers and scholars, from both within and outside the region, the volume offers a comprehensive and updated analysis of governance and development issues in relation to the northeastern economy. With its multidisciplinary approaches, the chapters cover a variety of sectors and concerns such as land, agriculture, industry, infrastructure, finance, human development, human security, trade and policy. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of economics, public policy, governance and development, geopolitics, geography, development studies, politics and sociology of development and area studies as well as observers and policymakers interested in the Northeast.

Agricultural Sustainability Through Organic Farming in North East India

Agricultural Sustainability Through Organic Farming in North East India
Author: Popiha Bordoloi & Ayyanadar Arunachalam
Publisher: Sankalp Publication
Total Pages: 129
Release:
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9393849846

: Sustainable agriculture aims for the environment friendly method of farming which produce the society's present food and textile needs without compromising the production ability of human and natural systems for current or future generation’s need. It works on integration of three main objectives namely a healthy environment, economic stability of farms and farmers and social equity for improvement of the livelihood of the society. Organic Farming which acts for sustainable agriculture is an eco-friendly technique of agricultural production system can be considered as a natural tool for the environmental protection and sustainable development. North Eastern India is the integration of natural wonders and combination of different tradition and culture. The agriculture in North Eastern India is organic in nature by wisdom. The farmers of this region are practicing Organic Farming with indigenous knowledge system from ages. It has the natural choice for promoting and intensification of Organic Farming and has tremendous opportunity to promotion of Organic Farming for profit maximization of the farmers and for environmental sustainability. It has huge potential for organic crop production and as a tremendous scope for converting the North Eastern India as an ‘Organic Hub’ by covering its maximum of the area. Despite of long-term sustainability and environmental benefits along with lots of prospects in Organic Farming some challenges hinder the development of Organic Farming in this area. Moreover, the productivity of agricultural commodities is very low in North Eastern India which delays the socio-economic development of this region. So, utilizing the positive effects of Organic Farming in a scientific way, the productivity of cop and other agricultural commodities can be increase which may be the boon for ‘Doubling Farmers Income’ of this disadvantaged region of India regarding crop productivity and soil sustainability. Some immediate vital actions are required and simultaneously some activities are also going on by various organizations like new technology explosion for enhance the productivity which will helps for overcoming the challenges faced by the people of North Eastern India for successful implementation of Organic Farming. This book attempts to explore and highlights the present status, prospects and challenges of Organic Farming in North Eastern India, selection of suitable organic approaches for soil health management, impact of organic agriculture on environmental sustainability along with some of the tested integrated nutrient management packages of major crops suitable for socio-economic development of the Region and also cite the remedies for mitigate the challenges which are very much essential for agricultural sustainability of North Eastern Region of India.

Outlook of the North East India

Outlook of the North East India
Author: Kamal Kumar Datta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: 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.

Rural Development in North East India

Rural Development in North East India
Author: Komol Singha
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2010
Genre: Infrastructure (Economics)
ISBN: 9788180696688

Papers presented at the National Seminar on Rural Development in India: Prospects and Retrospect, held at St. Joseph's College, Jakhama in Nagaland, India; organized by St. Joseph's College, Jakhama, India; sponsored by University Grants Commission, North Eastern Regional Office, at India.