NATURAL HAZARD

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is very distinct from the rest of the country with respect to topography, Climate, economy, social setting and strategic location. The state is a multi hazard prone region with natural disasters like Earthquakes, floods , landslides, avalanches, high velocity winds, snow storms, besides manmade disasters including road accidents and … Read more

Sikkim : Schemes and Projects

Sikkim : Schemes and Projects Various schemes have been implemented in the State for the Growth and development. In order to provide Inclusive Growth and provide equal benefits and opportunities to all the people, schemes have been launched. Various schemes are as Chief Ministers Start Up Scheme In order to develop Entrepreneurship to young minds … Read more

Fishing in Meghalaya

Fishing in Meghalaya Meghalaya, with its vast inland fishery Resources in the form of rivers, reservoirs, lakes and ponds and an Average rainfall of 1200 mm, offers tremendous scope for developing the

Agriculture in Meghalaya

agriculture in Meghalaya Meghalaya is basically an agricultural state with about 80% of its Population depending entirely on agriculture for their livelihood. Nearly 10% of the geographical area of Meghalaya is under cultivation. Agriculture in the state is characterised by limited use of modern techniques, low yields and low productivity. As a result, despite the … Read more

Natural hazards and related issues of Meghalaya

Natural hazards and related issues of Meghalaya As the State lies in the seismically active zone, special emphasis should be given to reduce the impacts of earthquake. Moreover, it is also affected by hazards such as floods, flash floods, epidemics, fire, hailstorm, lightening, road accidents, etc. Earthquake The State of Meghalaya has witnessed seismic events … Read more

Tamil Nadu Rivers and Drainage System 2

Thamirabarani River Originates: In Western Ghats In Tirunelveli District Tributaries: River Servalar, Pachaiyar And Chittar The river Tambaraparani (Now people call Tambaraparani as Thamirabarani) originates on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The origins of Tambarabarani and its tributaries are situated at the peaks called “Aduppukkal Mottai”, “Agathimalai” and “Cherumunji Mottai”, at … Read more

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation in India India is an agrarian economy with more than half of the Population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their income. However, since the economic INFRASTRUCTURE Sector as it is one of the key drivers responsible for India’s propelling economic Growth. Infrastructure Development in India has been … Read more

Natural and Power Resource of Goa

                      Natural and Power Resource of Goa        Mineral Resources in Goa The State of Goa is a small emerald arrive on the west shore of the Indian Peninsula . The rich and changed mineral assets of the State have contributed liberally towards the improvement and industrialization of the State. The scene is generally bumpy … Read more

Assam-Vegetation and Forest

India is one of the 17 Megabiodiverse countries in the world and accounts for 7-8 % of the recorded species. The State of Assam is a constituent unit of the Eastern Himalayan Hinduism (B) Islam (C) Christianity (D)