Participatory Forest Management in Odisha: Implementation, Outcomes and Livelihood Impacts

Participatory Forest Management in Odisha: Implementation, Outcomes and Livelihood Impacts by Kailas Sarap, Oliver Springate-Baginski


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574387
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 240 Pages
Price : Rs. 695.00

About the Book

Based on original survey data and other source materials, this study analyses the functioning of participatory forest management (PFM) in      Orissa, both due to the local people's  own initiatives and through the state supported JFM programme  and  their  impact  on  the livelihood.

The working of the PFM has not been satisfactory due to poor governance, weak local institutions, lack of effective participation of women and the poor, unequal product distribution, lower access to forest resource.  Lack of robust intra and inter village conflicts management among different stakeholders has weakened proper management of resources; created problems in benefit sharing, usufruct rights, and boundary disputes over the forest area.  A number factors — low literacy and awareness  of  the forest related policies among the primary stakeholders,  high dependence of poor on traders and others for land and credit, low bargaining power of women within PFM institutions, and the presence of forest mafias —have  contributed  to  it.   

PFM has led to improved forest condition, and increased access to a variety of forest products for the households. But improvement in the livelihood conditions of participant households has been marginal due to a  number of factors including no value addition to collected products, marginal improvement in market relation for NTFP sale,  high dependence on informal loan at onerous terms and conditions  and low level of human capital development. PFM has raised the expectation of members, and now it has to improve the economic conditions of the poor. 

The authors have suggested a number of policies including-democratization of Forest Protection Committees, assured tennurial rights to the local communities, recognition of multiple participatory management practices including JFM and Community Forest Management, recognition of forest based subsistence use, promotion of value addition and forest based enterprises, improvement of marketing networks through collaboration with other local institutions,  increased investment in forest sector and effective coordination with other stakeholders.   

The book will be of interest to all those who have interest in Environment and Natural Resource Economics and  Forest policies.

About the Author
Kailas Sarap is a former Professor of Economics at Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha  and has been a visiting fellow at the University of Namur, Belgium, and Common Wealth Fellow at the University of Oxford. He has   written extensively, in international and national research journals, including the Journal of Peasant Studies; the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Development and Change, Economic and Political Weekly and Indian Economic Review and  two books entitled  “Interlinked Agrarian Markets in Rural India”,and  “Institutions, Livelihood and Natural Resource  Management”. His research  interests include Agrarian Relations, Agrarian Markets and  Natural  Resources  Goverance.

Oliver Springate-Baginski is Lecturer, School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia, UK and Senior Research Fellow in the Overseas Development Group. His research interests focus on forest and other natural resource governance reform and also its relationship with equitable livelihood development and biodiversity. Recent work has involved managing multi-disciplinary policy-oriented projects focused on forest landscapes in South Asia.

The Dynamics of Development in North-East India

The Dynamics of Development in North-East India

 

Edited By Kedilezo Kikhi


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574431
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 460 Pages
Price : Rs. 1295.00


About the Book

This book The Dynamics of Development in North East India is an attempt to view development thinking as an ongoing questioning, critique and probing alternative options, deliberating on some of the pertinent issues by scholars who are engaged in research and have been contributing massively to the academic knowledge through publications. It is not to argue, however that the issues and challenges discussed have been all and adequately addressed. Nevertheless, it is a serious discourse by a cross-section of professional academicians, administrators and a few young researchers providing a panoramic view of development in the region. The book attempts to address some other key questions like – Have development in the region at its present context fail? Do we dare to think out of our cocoons and nurture our own development thinking? What about the huge funds from the federal exchequer pocketed by those few who have finally emerge as local elites? The book talks on a wide range of developmental issues –historical and situational problems of the region; paradigm shift – a shift from politico-bureaucratic centric development to people-centric model of development; people's participatory development; Article 371(A) and importance of preserving traditional institutions; human development and human rights; governance, education and women empowerment; integrating gender into developmental policies and plans; youth, unemployment and AIDS; village economy and selected implementing agencies such as NREGA, VDB, SGSY.

About the Author
Dr. Kedilezo Kikhi, born January 1973, educated at St. Joseph School, Viswema, graduated at St Joseph College, Jakhama, he further pursued his masters in NEHU and also completed his PhD from the same university in the department of Sociology. He also holds a masters degree in History from Madurai Kamraj University. He has served as an assistant professor in Japfü Christian College, Kigwema, Sazolie College, Jotsoma and Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland. His more recent books include Educated Unemployed Youth in Nagaland: A Sociological Study [2006]; Angami Society at the Beginning of the 21st Century (Ed.) [2008]; Changing Gender Equation with Special Reference to Nagaland (Ed.) [2009]; Sociology for Class 11 (NBSE) [2009]; Foundations of Sociological Thought [2009]; Sociology for Class 12 (NBSE) [2010]; Introduction to Sociology [2010]; The Role of Women in Natural Resource Management: A Thematic Report [2011]. At present he is serving as an Associate Professor in the department of Sociology at Tezpur University, Assam.

Environment Planning and Management in the Himalayan City

Environment Planning and Management in the Himalayan City by Devendra Pirta


Publication Year 2013
ISBN-13 9789380574424
Language English
Binding Hardcover
Number of Pages 205 Pages
Price : Rs. 650.00

About the Book

The book particularly deals with historical evolution, urban ecological problems and urban planning and management.The book explains that the cities like Shimla located in Himalayan region needs to be planned professionally keeping in mind future sustainability. 

The book explores spatio-temporal analysis of urbanization and urban problems in Himachal Pradesh since 1881-2001 and urban environmental Problems, urban processes and the evolution of Shimla urban agglomeration. There is detailed information on Spatio- temporal growth in the light of theories of internal structure of the cities. The book is also about the Quality of life, environmental conditions and people's perception on urban environmental problems as well as sustainability, and planning of Shimla urban agglomeration.

About the Author
Dr. Devendra Pirta is PhD in Geography with specialization in environment management and planning.  He worked as college lecturer for three years (1999-2001) before joining development sector in 2002. He has been associated with leading development sector agencies like UNDP and CASA and remained core team member in Glacial Lake Outburst Project. The author has researched widely on environmental issues, policy, planning and urban inclusive development, particularly in the context of land use and environmental planning. Dr. Devendra also contributed in water conservation initiatives of the government and remained regional water and sanitation committee member of the CAPART (Chandigarh) in 2008. He has more than 10 years experience in organizational development (OD) in administration, financial management and corporate social responsibility. At present he is heading EARTH Foundation, organization involved issues related to mountain people and environment in Himalayan region. His first book The Himachal Pradesh: The Himalayan State was published in 2006. This is his second endeavor and next book, Climate change: Environmental security and Geostrategy is in the press.

Leadership and Professionalism for New Age Libraries by P. K. Jain (Edited By), Tariq Ashraf (Edited By), Shantanu Ganguly (Edited By), Debal C Kar (Edited By)

Leadership and Professionalism for New Age Libraries by P. K. Jain (Edited By), Tariq Ashraf (Edited By), Shantanu Ganguly (Edited By), Debal C Kar (Edited By)

Publication Year 2012

ISBN-13            9789380574349

ISBN-10               9380574347

Binding      Paperback

Number of Pages 385 Pages

Leadership and Professionalism for New Age Libraries deals with an important question of Ethics.
Professionalism and Leadership which sometime appear to be abstract and ambiguous—but lead to different kind of results when we manage organisatioins through these virtues. Leadership , an intrinsic managerial function has both ethical and professional connotations and serious implications. Leadership is not just about how to lead to reach specific goals, but what ethical affects leadership has.

“Ethics aren’t morals themselves but the meaning of moral ways and actions”. Professionalism is a more nuanced quality related both to mind and heart of an individual. Leadership is about those who are in a position to make decisions; create opinions and attitudes.

It is more then just managing. Because leaders have to lead by example, their words, actions, and values play a huge role in their success. Responsibility and credibility are two of the most important elements of leadership; each is deeply based on the interaction with others. Because every action, even the smallest, has an impact, ethics are always part of the decision-making process. Ethics are not a rulebook for great decisions. True leaders know that every decision has to be carried by responsibility and credibility. To be recognized as a leader, one requires to exude trust.

Professional development and leadership skills are crucial for any organisation, particularly in service areas like libraries. It is in this context that the theme of this conference becomes important as it deliberates upon these issues in a context which has never been treaded upon.

The principal objective of this conference is to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge
and skills relevant to Information professionals. This conference intends to offer an opportunity to put forward innovative plans, debate classic ideas, and promote closer cooperation among colleagues. It has solicited high quality research papers and provide an international forum for researchers, developers and practitioners to
present applied and theoretical research findings in following context.

Instructional leadership that focuses on strengthening teaching and learning, professional development, data-driven decision making and accountability.
Community leadership manifested in a big-picture awareness of the role libraries in society; shared leadership among educators, close relations with users; and advocacy for capacity building and service development.
Visionary leadership that demonstrates energy, commitment, entrepreneurial spirit, the opportunity for all LIS professionals to learn the benefits gained by investing in high levels of ethical values and commitment to the profession as well as inspiring others.
It is a matter of great satisfaction that conference has received overwhelming response particularly in view of the fact that it is a first initiative of its kind. The issues related with ethics, professionalism and leadership have been dealt with elaborately by scholars and discussed in the context of library profession. Being service institutions, library have to function both ethically and professionally which demands a strong leadership. Despite all of us being in an essentially academic profession, the managerial and leadership function which we have to perform can not be glossed over. The conference volume deals with all these issues threadbare which are slated for further deliberation and discussion during the conference itself. We are sure that this conference volume will be an immense value addition to LIS literature and shall be received by library professionals in a positive sprit.

ASEAN India Connectivity Report: India Country Study by Research And Information System

ASEAN India Connectivity Report: India Country Study by Research And Information System


Publisher    Bookwell
Publication 2012
ISBN-13    9789380574370
ISBN-10   9380574371
Binding        Paperback
Number of Pages 150 Pages


About the Book :- 


India's strong economic growth has made a significant impact on Asian economy. Its trade with Asia is expected to increase manifolds in the coming years. The India-ASEAN free trade agreement (FTA) is central to India's growing engagement with her eastern neighbours. However, accompanying this growth will be an increase in the demand for improved connectivity to foster production and consumption at national level as well as for international trade purposes. Undoubtedly, failure to respond to this demand will slow down the pace of economic exchange and ultimately the economic integration process. Therefore, the challenge is to improve India's connectivity with ASEAN as well as with the rest of the world.

The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan (CADP), designed by the Economic Reearch Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) on request of the East Asia Summit (EAS) members, provides a grand spatial design for infrastructure development in East Asia. As explicitly stated in the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity ASEAN Emphasizes the need for stronger connectivity with neighbouring countries, including India and other EAS countries. The present report, titled 'ASEAN-India Connectiity Report: India Country Study', has been prepared by RIS to fulfil the mandate of CADP Phase 2.

This Report outlines an appropriate strategy to enhance the physical connectivity between ASEAN and India. It recommends two major axis that could be promoted to enhance this physical connectivity: the first one is surface connectivity through India's North East Region (NER) and the second one is multimodal connectivity through Southern India, primarily through Chennai-Ennore area. The Report argues that ASEAN-India connectivity would help unlock the tremendous growth potential of the region by removing constraints and bottlenecks to economic development.

About the Author
The Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a New Delhi based autonomous think tank under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is an organization that specializes in policy research on international economic issues and development cooperation. RIS is envisioned as a forum for fostering  effective  policy  dialogue  and  capacity-building  among  developing  countries  on  international economic issues. The focus of the work programme of RIS is to promote South-South Cooperation and assist developing countries in multilateral negotiations in various forums. RIS is engaged in the Track II process of several regional initiatives. RIS is providing analytical support to the Government of India in the negotiations for concluding comprehensive economic cooperation agreements with partner countries. Through its intensive network of policy think tanks, RIS seeks to strengthen policy coherence on international economic issues.

India and Southeast Asia: Exploring Possibilities of Cooperation by Binoda Kumar Mishra (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies)

India and Southeast Asia: Exploring Possibilities of Cooperation by Binoda Kumar Mishra (Edited By) & Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies


Publication Year 2012
ISBN-13            9789380574363
ISBN-10           9380574363
Number of Pages 120 Pages

About the Book


The book is a product of interactions with the scholars of various institutes in South East Asia during an exploratory trip undertaken by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), Kolkata, aimed at exploring areas of academic and policy research on India-South East Asia relations. Apart from scholars’ views the book also provides information about various research institutes in South East Asia. The volume is useful for those interested in India’s engagement with South East Asia.

About the Author
Dr. Binoda Kumar Mishra is a Fellow at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), Kolkata. He is a PhD from School   of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His research interests include traditional and non-traditional security studies, Strategic Affairs, India-China and India-South East Asia engagements. He also has an interest in developmental studies and diaspora studies.

Splendours of the Betwa Valley Heritage by Pukhraj Maroo, Om Prakash Misra

Splendours of the Betwa Valley Heritage by Pukhraj Maroo, Om Prakash Misra

ISBN                9380574355

ISBN               9789380574356

Binding                Hardcover

Publishing Date :  Dec. 2012

Publisher                  Bookwell

Pages                      415

About the Book

The State of Madhya Pradesh is drained by a major river valley: the Narmada The river valley already is well-known for archaeological potentialities. Numerous Palaeolithic sites, late Harappan sites are traced. Historically too the region is very important. One may therefore expect similar archaeological remains even in the nearby tributaries.

Over some years, explorations in the Narmada river valley resulted in the discovery of Palaeolithic sites including the most important find spot of the human fossil skull from Hathnora about 40 km north-east of Hoshangabad, painted rock shelters, numerous monuments mostly temples, have been discovered. It is therefore felt necessary to review critically the work done so far to know what new light they have shed on the history of the region and to ascertain the indications for further work in the Betwa valley. Scholars who have worked and studied the archaeological remains in the river valley therefore were invited to present their studies and researches on the materials they had discovered. On the whole therefore this publication was fruitfully successful.

In all 22 papers were presented on early Palaeolithic sites, painted rock shelters, excavation of historical sites, monuments in the Betwa river valley. The papers may be classified into the geography and history of the region under study; Early Palaeolithic sites; Painted rock shelters; and Historical sites including some of their excavations and Monuments mostly temples. The first two papers may be deemed as background for the
remaining papers.

The paper on the geography of the river valley deals with the references to the river as Betravati in the Puranas such as Matsya, Markandeya, Vamana as well as some celebrated works: Kalidasa’s Meghaduta, Varahamihira’s Brithatsamhita implying its traditional importance, and its tributaries and its five valleys The Betwa originating in Raisen district and finally joining the river Yamuna in the district Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh, has many tributaries on both the sides and some important historical places such as Vidisha, Besnagar and pilgrim centres like Charana Tirth etc.

The paper on the history of the Betwa Valley region is quite exhaustive and the subject is dealt with in considerable detail. The language is lucid and makes an easy flow. The Prehistoric sites from early Palaeolithic to the Chalcolithic and up to early historical i.e. third-second century BCE are briefed and the sequence of the cultures as well as the discovery of an ovaloid temple known from the excavations at Besnagar. Then follows the history of the Janapadas in particular : Dasaarna in the Avanti and Cedi with the Traditional historical account associating with the Yadavas and Subahu, the son of Shatrughna, the youngest brother of Shri Rama and Hiranyakashipu, Prahlada etc.

Thereafter eloquently runs the history of the region under the Pradyota dynasty, the Mauryas, the Shungas, the Post- Gupta, the Kalachuris of Mahishmati, the Vardhanas, the Gurjara-Pratihar, the Later Pratiharas, the Candelas, and the Paramaras of which Bhoja was very well known, up to the last king Kaka or Goga and the final downfall of the dynasty in 1305 at the hands of Alauddin Khalji, the Delhi Sultan. The paper ends with the history of the region in one para up to 1812 when Vikramjita entered into a treaty with the British. It is appended with Notes and References and texts of the nine inscriptions of the Pratiharas. On the whole it is a good compilation of the history of the region.

“Prehistoric Investigation in Betwa River Valley” reviews the previous explorations of the prehistoric sites by many archaeologists including Klaus Bruhm who traced Palaeolithic tools of “series of I and II near Lalitpur” in the districts Lalitpur, Jhansi and Tikamgarh. The sites are: Lower Palaeolithic 14 in Lalitpur in Devgarh, Panduvan, Nayagaon, Paunda and Rajghat; 1 “beyond Jhansi” and 2 in Tikamgarh. Besides, a site near Kshetrapala temple was excavated that produced early Palaeolithic tools. The site seems to be important in view of the fact that finished and partially finished with waste flakes etc. were found in the excavations. In most of the sites hand-axes prepared by Val technique, cleavers of U and V shapes are found while Bangawan (Tikamgarh district) has yielded chopper, chopping tools. The site appears to be cool producing. It needs to be more intensively. What is needed now is to plot of the known sites to find out the primary and secondary sites, the area of concentration and the area of peripheral zone preceded by some more explorations in these areas. Further, it is interesting to note the occurrence of early Palaeolithic tools of true traditions: Hand Axe-Cleaver of the peninsular India and Chopper Chopping of the Potwar Valley of Pakistan. Their chronological and cultural dimensions are to be ascertained.

In view of the above review, the research works covering the entire gamut of cultural development from the early Palaeolithic to the recent times and different aspects in particular the art, such as not only temples and other religious monuments, but also forts, palaces and paintings are covered. Thus, the topic of the seminar was very comprehensive and fruitful. Besides making a critical review of the archaeological data already known there are some distinct original contributions especially in the fields of prehistory. The younger scholars in particular are exposed to different areas of research that they may take up in future and thus get inspired. It is an important contribution in the field of archaeology covering both the prehistoric and the historical.

About the Author

Dr. Pukhraj Maroo an I.A.S. officer of 1980 batch is the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh. He was the Commissioner for Sagar, Chambal and Bhopal Divisions.

He completed his Master Degrees in Hindi Literature (1973), Sociology (2006) and Doctor of Philosophy of the same subjects in (2004 and 2011). He has the credits of the research work on Tribals of Sahariya and Baiga of Madhya Pradesh. His books on “Hindi Sahitya ke Itihas ke Punarlekhan ki Avashyakta” from Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal in 2009. The Chambal Valley-A heritage treasure in 2010 and Udan, collection of the Gazals in 2011 have been published.

He acted in the award winning film “SAMAR” in 1998 directed by Sri Shyam Benegal. His academic, cultural and literary credentials are well known.

Dr. Om Prakash Misra He is the Epigraphist in the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. He has the credit of the Ph.D. and D.Litt. Degrees. He is also a fellow of Royal Asiatic Society of London U.K. He is the authors and co-authors of different publication on Indology i.e. Mothergoddess in Central India, Iconography of the Saptamatrikaa, Masterpieces of Madhya Pradesh, Archaeological Excavations in Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh, Discovering Vidisha, the Chambal Valley- A heritage treasure and Rock Art of S-Belt, Bounteous tree-Treasures of Indian Art and Culture, Krishnasmriti- Prof. K.D. Bajpai, Commomorative volume and Associate Editor of Puratan-Journal and other books related to the district survey reports of the Department.

He was the Director for Archaeological Excavations in Madhya Pradesh i.e. Ninnore, Chhipaner, Godarmau, Kalyanpura, Kavathi, Chhotabarda, Chhalpakal, Maruchichili and Navalkhera etc. He also attended the excavations at Dangwada, Piplyalorka, Nandur, Atudkhas, Sarangpur, Besnagar and Veerapuram.

He was also the Curator of District Museums at Rajgarh and Hoshangabad for more than five years. Presently he is the Curator, State Museum, Bhopal and incharge of publication and publicity and Exploration and Excavations works.

Dr. Misra is a life member of South Asian Archaeology, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi, Indian Archaeological Society, Delhi, Rock Art Society of India, Agra and Indian Art History Congress, Guahati etc.