The paper presents an argument for increased cooperation amongst states in India for the purpose of effective and integrated disaster management. Disasters do not recognise political boundaries and even when they are localised, their after-effects spill over to other states in the Union.
This comparative study of panchayat elections in West Bengal and Punjab focuses on the broad objective of studying the process of institutionalisation of panchayati raj institutions. What forms they take in different contexts? What factors facilitate or retard the process?
A critical evaluation of the area yield crop insurance scheme implemented in the state of Orissa reveals that it has several flaws and there is a need to redesign it as crop insurance scheme to increase the breadth of coverage, improve the operational efficiency and enhance financial performance.
The study reveals that materialism is on the rise in rural Punjab as most farmers have adopted new housing patterns coupled with all the facilities previously found in urban areas only. The availability of more durable goods with majority of the farmers indicates a clear shift towards material possession.
The present Union Government designates its programme as economic reforms with a human face. Harnessing technology and investing huge resources to meet the needs of the vulnerable segment represent this sentiment. The honourable judges of the Supreme Court had directed the Government of India that inter-linking of the major rivers in the country may be expedited by the year 2020.
The present paper reviews recent developments in methodology for valuing the role of wetlands in supporting economic activity. The study brings out several issues related to conservation and management of the Pong Dam wetland. For the protection of aquatic biodiversity of the wetland, integrated management plans are required.
The present paper is an analysis of the scheme for the interlinking of rivers on a National Water Grid that would transfer water from one basin to another, from a water source having surplus water to areas with scarce water resources.
This article gives an idea of the benefits accruing to landowners by the computerization of land records in West Bengal. Though a lot of work has been done, there still are deficiencies in the system, which need to be addressed so as to make this programme useful at large.
Orissa has a long history of cyclones. Devastation and death toll were very high during 1999 super cyclone. The response to the cyclone in India and from abroad was also tremendous. The objective of this paper is to assess the activities of the government and NGOs providing relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in aftermath of the Orissa super cyclone.
