by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
Wildlife protection act Summary of Wildlife Protection Act (1972) of India! The Wildlife Act was passed in 1972 to protect the wildlife and their habitats. The habitat destruction due to agriculture, industries, urbanisation and other human activities had led to the...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
wasteland reclamation Wasteland Reclamation: Classification and Reclamation of Wasteland! Wastelands are lands which are unproductive, unfit for cultivation, grazing and other economic uses due to rough terrain and eroded soils. The lands which are waterlogged and...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
nuclear accidents and holocaust Nuclear Accidents and Holocaust: Definition, Causes and Consequences of Accidents! A nuclear and radiation accident is defined by the International Atomic agency as an “event that has led to significant consequences to people, the...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
resettlement and rehabilitation of people Rehabilitation Issues: Meaning, Issues and Objectives! Meaning: The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights has declared that right to housing is a basic human right. In India, most of the displacements have...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
watershed management A necessary step in reducing adverse impact on fresh water as well as on marine environment, is to use water more efficiently. A fundamental strategy in sustainable water management is to integrate water management goals into physical, social and...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | sem3
rain water harvesting Rain water harvesting is one of the most effective methods of water management and water conservation. It is the term used to indicate the collection and storage of rain water used for human, animals and plant needs. It involves collection and...
