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Author(s):
Debashis Sarma, Prof. Benjamin L. Saitluanga.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Rural Geography
Page No:
1-7 |
Exploring Potential of Agri-Tourism for Sustainable Riparian Livelihood of the Brahmaputra River Valley Using SWOT Analysis: A Case Study of Lower Jia Bhoroli Basin, Naduar, Tezpur, Assam
Abstract
Agri Tourism is redefining conventional tourism by introducing the concept of agricultural in tourism among rural communities. The Jia Bhoroli River plays a significant role in its lower basin, influencing agriculture and the livelihoods of the riverine communities. However, climate-induced challenges such as frequent flooding, erosion, and channel migration disrupt agricultural practices of riparian zone, which led farmers to explore non-agricultural livelihoods for resilience. This study examines the impact of riverine dynamics on agriculture, emphasizing the region's potential as a vegetable production hub and the emerging opportunities in Agri-tourism as an alternative sustainable livelihood. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, it identifies challenges in land use and lack of proper infrastructure while highlighting the untapped potential of Agri-tourism in the Jia Bhoroli basin. The findings with SWOT analysis indicate that with targeted policy reforms and improved watershed management, this region has the potential to become a benchmark for sustainable rural development through growth in tourism, agriculture and allied activities. The study underscores the significance of blending traditional knowledge with contemporary practices like use of blockchain, R.S & G.I.S technology in agriculture, highlighting the crucial role of government support and public-private partnerships in promoting sustainable development of the watershed.
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Author(s):
Rajendra Thakur, Dr. Gyanendra Kumar Singh.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Human Geography
Page No:
8-16 |
आधुनिकीकरण की छाया में हो जनजाति : पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिला में सामाजिक-आर्थिक बदलाव
Abstract
सारांश
यह शोध पत्र झारखंड के पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले की जनजातियों पर आधुनिकीकरण के प्रभावों का विश्लेषण करता है, विशेष रूप से उनके पारंपरिक सामाजिक और आर्थिक ढांचे में आए परिवर्तनों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है। झारखंड के इस हिस्से में, औद्योगीकरण, शहरीकरण, और सरकारी नीतियों ने जनजातीय समुदायों के जीवन में बड़े बदलाव लाए हैं। इस शोध का उद्देश्य इन बदलावों के सकारात्मक और नकारात्मक दोनों पहलुओं को समझना है। प्रमुख रूप से, यह शोध दो मुख्य बिंदुओं पर प्रकाश डालता है। पारंपरिक व्यवस्था का विघटन: आधुनिक शिक्षा, रोजगार के नए अवसर, और बाजारीकरण के कारण पारंपरिक सामुदायिक भूमि स्वामित्व, जैव-विविधता आधारित जीविका और पारंपरिक ज्ञान प्रणाली पर दबाव बढ़ा है। इससे जनजातियों की आत्मनिर्भरता कम हुई है, और वे नई आर्थिक व्यवस्था पर अधिक निर्भर हो गए हैं। आर्थिक और सामाजिक असमानता: आधुनिकीकरण ने कुछ समुदायों को आर्थिक रूप से लाभ पहुँचाया है, जबकि अन्य पिछड़ गए हैं। इससे जनजातीय समाज के भीतर ही वर्ग-भेद और असमानता बढ़ी है। पलायन, भूमि अधिग्रहण, और सांस्कृतिक विस्थापन जैसी समस्याएं भी प्रमुखता से उभरी हैं।
यह शोध गुणात्मक (Qualitative) और मात्रात्मक (Quantitative) दोनों पद्धतियों का उपयोग करता है, जिसमें क्षेत्रीय सर्वेक्षण, साक्षात्कार और सरकारी आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण शामिल है। निष्कर्ष बताते हैं कि आधुनिकीकरण ने जनजातियों के लिए नए अवसर तो पैदा किए हैं, लेकिन इसके साथ ही इसने उनकी पारंपरिक पहचान और सामाजिक एकजुटता के लिए गंभीर चुनौतियाँ भी खड़ी की हैं। यह शोध नीति निर्माताओं और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ताओं के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है ताकि वे विकास की ऐसी नीतियाँ बना सकें जो जनजातियों की सांस्कृतिक पहचान और अधिकारों का सम्मान करें।
शब्द कुंजी : पश्चिमी सिंहभूम, जनजातीय समाज, आधुनिकीकरण, सामाजिक-आर्थिक बदलाव, पारंपरिक ज्ञान, सांस्कृतिक विस्थापन।
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Author(s):
Anju Kumari, Dr Surbhi Sahu.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Human Geography
Page No:
17-25 |
Spatial Analysis of Population and Human settlements in Dhanbad district
Abstract
The spatial distribution of population and human settlements in Dhanbad district
reflects a complex interplay of physiographic conditions, mineral resource concentration, urban–industrial expansion, and socio-economic transformation. This study examines the spatial patterns, density variations, settlement hierarchy, and demographic characteristics of Dhanbad using recent census data, satellite imagery, and GIS-based spatial analysis. Results indicate that the central and eastern coalfield belts—particularly Jharia, Baliapur, Govindpur, and Dhanbad Sadar—exhibit very high population densities and nucleated settlements driven by coal mining, transport networks, and industrial employment opportunities. In contrast, the northern and western blocks such as Tundi, Purbi Tundi, and Topchanchi show dispersed rural settlements shaped by plateau terrain, forest cover, and limited economic diversification. The study further reveals significant rural–urban disparities, rapid peri-urban expansion around municipal zones, and the emergence of linear settlements along major highways and mining corridors. Spatial analysis highlights the influence of environmental degradation, land subsidence, and resource exploitation on the evolution of settlement morphology. The findings underscore the need for sustainable regional planning, balanced resource utilisation, and environmentally responsible urban development to address the challenges posed by uneven settlement growth in Dhanbad district.
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Author(s):
Raja Kumar Thakur, Dr. Surbhi Sahu.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Economic Geography
Page No:
26-33 |
An Analyze the Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining in Giridih District
Abstract
Coal mining in Giridih district, Jharkhand, has triggered extensive environmental and social transformations. Land use and land cover analysis reveals significant conversion of forest and agricultural land into mining pits, spoil dumps, and industrial infrastructure, leading to habitat fragmentation and erosion. Water resources are degraded by mine drainage and spoil leachates, resulting in elevated total dissolved solids, sulfates, iron, and occasional acidity, which compromise drinking water safety and irrigation potential. Soil quality has declined due to topsoil removal, compaction, and heavy‑metal contamination, reducing fertility and crop productivity. Air quality monitoring indicates frequent exceedances of PM2.5 and PM10, especially during dry seasons, with direct implications for respiratory health. Biodiversity assessments show reduced species richness, shrinking forest patches, and weakened ecosystem services such as fuelwood, fodder, and non‑timber forest products. Community surveys highlight increased respiratory and water‑borne illnesses, higher healthcare costs, loss of agricultural livelihoods, and dependence on precarious mining or informal work.
