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Author(s):
Wangkhem Sanaton Singh, Leiphrakpam Ajit Singh, Thokchom Rebica Devi, Dr. Ng. Pikeshwor Singh.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Climatology
Page No:
1-10 |
Flood Impact Assessment: A Case Study of Heingang, Imphal East District in 2025
Abstract
Flood remains one of the most recurrent and destructive natural hazards in the Imphal Valley of Manipur, particularly during the monsoon season. The 2025 flood event caused widespread damage to life, property, and infrastructure, with Imphal East District emerging as one of the worst-affected areas. This study assesses the magnitude and severity of flood impacts in Heingang village using a composite Flood Impact Severity Index (FISI) and evaluates household-level vulnerability through the Household Vulnerability Index (HVI). Primary data were collected from 103 households using a stratified random sampling method, supplemented by secondary data from government reports and published sources. Results reveal a moderate level of flood impact (FISI = 0.468), primarily driven by high floodwater depth and extensive structural damage. Household vulnerability analysis indicates extremely high exposure (E = 0.961), moderate sensitivity (S = 0.300), and limited adaptive capacity (AC deficit = 0.430), resulting in an overall HVI score of 0.276. The findings highlight the critical role of physical exposure and inadequate preparedness in shaping flood vulnerability. The study underscores the need for integrated flood management strategies emphasizing embankment strengthening, early warning systems, and community-based preparedness to enhance resilience in flood-prone areas of the Imphal Valley.
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Author(s):
डॉ. अंजली पुनेरा, जयप्रकाश जायसवाल.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Agricultural Geography
Page No:
11-18 |
उधम सिंह नगर जनपद में फसल संकेन्द्रण एवं कृषि स्थानिक प्रतिरूपों का एक शूक्ष्म स्तरीय अध्ययन
Abstract
ऊधम सिंह नगर जनपद, उत्तराखंड के तराई क्षेत्र में स्थित एक कृषि प्रधान जिला है, जो चावल, गेहूं, गन्ना और आलू जैसी फसलों के लिए जाना जाता है। यह शोध पत्र जनपद की सामाजार्थिक समीक्षा 2023-24 के आंकड़ों पर आधारित है, जिसमें विकास खंडवार फसलों के क्षेत्रफल, उत्पादन और मूल्य का विश्लेषण किया गया है। फसल सांद्रता की गणना लोकेशन कोटिएंट (LQ) विधि से की गई है, जो दिखाती है कि बाजपुर और रुद्रपुर जैसे खंडों में गन्ना और चावल की सांद्रता उच्च है, जबकि खटीमा में आलू और तिलहन फसलें प्रमुख हैं। स्थानिक पैटर्न से पता चलता है कि तराई की उपजाऊ मिट्टी और सिंचाई सुविधाओं के कारण कृषि उत्पादकता उच्च है, लेकिन असमान वितरण के कारण कुछ खंड पीछे हैं। शोध से पता चलता है कि 2021-22 में कुल फसल क्षेत्र 266952 हेक्टेयर था, जिसमें चावल 48.67%, गेहूं 38.25% और गन्ना 4.76% क्षेत्र घेरता है।
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Author(s):
Dr. Malini Prava Sethi.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Tourism
Page No:
19-35 |
Economic Outcomes of Community-Based Ecotourism in Coastal Odisha of Puri District
Abstract
Community-based ecotourism (CBET) has evolved as an important form of sustainable tourism, combining conservation goals with local economic advancement. Here, as is the case of Puri in Odisha State, tourism economy is very important but the conventional model has largely led to marginalisation of many and inadequate community participation. The objective of this study was to determine the economic benefits that will be accrued from community-based ecotourism on local communities in Puri, with particular reference to income earnings, employment opportunities, business expansion, standard of living and general economic perception during peak tourism period.
Descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. The primary data was gathered from 160 respondents through a structured Community-Based Ecotourism Economic Impact Questionnaire. The study was carried out in the Puri town and Sea Beach blocks in November, December 2025, and January 2026. Simple random sampling method was used within the tourism workers occupational sub-groups. The data were analysed by descriptive statistics, and the percentage is represented in tables and figures. Ecotourism a boon for the economy of Puri. The community-based ecotourism has had a positive impact on the economic status of local people in Puri. Increased policy support, infrastructure development and strategies for year-round tourism are necessary to maintain and maximise these benefits.Keywords: Community-based ecotourism, economic impact, livelihood development, employment generation, sustainable tourism
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Author(s):
Bipul Saikia, Dr. Jyotishmoy Bora.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Environment
Page No:
36-43 |
Assessing The Impact of Climate Change on Snow Characteristics and Glacier Area Change in the Subansiri Basin: A Review
Abstract
Recent studies on snow and glacier area change in the Subansiri Basin, a sub-basin of the Brahmaputra Basin in the Eastern Himalayas, have focused on changes in snow cover and characteristics of glaciers. The Subansiri basin is one of the larger north bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra river system and hence has a significant contribution to the river discharge in the downstream reaches. Researchers have analyzed important changes, such as Accumulation area, debris cover, Glaciered & Snow field, non-glaciated area, including earlier snowmelt, decreased glacier coverage, reduced seasonal snow, and higher snowlines, using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Land use land cover (LULC) change detection of an area is also important, as this is an indicator of climate change. LULC has various categories to recognize vegetation transformation over a time period. The transformation of the vegetation classes and human settlement in upper catchment areas is investigated by the Land Use Land Cover as well. These changes directly affect the accumulation area of the glacier, water security, ecosystem resilience, and vegetation. The changer of glacier area has also impacted landslide, glacier rock flow simulation, and multi-hazard modelling. The results highlight the required of continuous monitoring, improved modeling, and adaptive new management techniques to handle the growing problems resulting from climate change in the Subansiri basin.
