Publisher : International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2000
Thematic : Policies
Language : English
Note
The present study on land policies, land management and land degradation in the
north western Himalayan region of India is a part of an overall effort by ICIMOD to
assess the impact of land policies on land management and land degradation in the
Hindu Kush Himalayan region. The study geographically covers states of Jammu and
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and hilly region of Uttar Pradesh.
The study has touched upon a variety of research issues related to land policy ,
management and state of degradation. These include, land and land related policies
evolved and implemented by the state governments and the Federal government . The
policy area scope of the study included all land policies pertaining to environment,
forests, agriculture land use, land reforms, common property land management,
biodiversity, wild life, and agricultural policies. Gaps between policies and ground realities
have been analysed and high lighted in appropriate areas. The study also looked at
processes and evolution of various land policies in this region and interesting fact have
come to light in different states.
Study has indicated that stakeholders perceptions about sustainable land use may differ
much from the land use plans of governments. Similarly, study also highlights the
differences about land use approaches among various agencies and governments.
Consequently, policies and land use planning for water, energy, demography, industrial
development, tourism prepared by different departments/ agencies show marked differences.
The diversity of policies and land use approaches have led to the evolution of a
mosaic of land degradation problems and contributing factors.
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Keywords : Seabird-fisheries interactions
Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje
