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Management of Resources for Sustainable Development

by K. K. Singh, Alka Tomar, Vinod Phogat, Suman Phogat

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139789393674715
  • BindingHard back
  • Pages289
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Published2022

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
Publication Year 2022
ISBN-13 9789393674715
E-ISBN 9789394791190
Binding Hard back
Number of Pages 289 Pages
Language English
Edition 1st
Dimension (Inches) 5.5"x8.5"
Weight (Grams) 504
Subject Environmental Studies
Category Science, Technology & Medicine

Man and his action been spinning in an ever-widening gyre of resource exploitation that has always resulted in the destruction of their environment since time immemorial. It’s bleak and foreboding atmosphere of poisoned air, polluted water and soil, suffering people and dwindling ecosystems. Human action have a dire intensity and it is critical to focus on the seriousness of the problem, pointing out genuine concern to policymakers and civil society. This book provides an appropriate framework for ensuring sustainable management of natural resources through effective environmental protection, conservation, and the management strategies. The book was written to add enormous values to the learning of students, teachers, researchers from various disciplines, as well as policymakers and planners concerned with resource conservation and sustainable management.

K. K. Singh

Dr. K. K. Singh did his B. Sc. (Ag) Hons. M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science from Agra university, Agra and M. Phil and Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from A.M.U, Aligarh. He qualified National Eligibility Test- Soil Chemistry/ Fertility and Microbiology in 1995 and NET-1997 in Soil Science- Soil Physics/Soil & Water Conservation. He joined the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan in 1993 as Asst. Argil. Research Officer (Chem.) and presently working at Project Directorate (Research) Agricultural and Soil Survey, Krishi Bhavan, Bikaner.

Alka Tomar

Alka Tomar heads the Environment Research Group and the Environment Information Dissemination Center (ENVIS Centre supported by Ministry of Environment and Forest, GOI) at CMS New Delhi. A Post Graduate in Environmental Science, her area of specialization includes environmental education, natural resources and solid waste management. With nine years of experience in project planning, design and management, she has conducted research to formulate locale specific conservation education, communication and social mobilization strategies.

Vinod Phogat

Vinod Phogat did his B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag., M.Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science and Ph.D. Soil Science in distinction from CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar. After serving for a short stint in ICAR as scientist, he is actively involved in research, teaching and extension activity relating to the water management and the use of poor quality water in agriculture for the last 10 years. He has contributed 30 research papers in various Journals of National and International repute.

Suman Phogat

Dr. Suman Phogat did her D. Pharma., B.Sc. (Med.), M.Sc. (Chem.) from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. She had done her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Choudhury Charan Singh University. She has been actively involved in teaching of chemistry and science education in schools and college level for the last 10 Years. She has contributed a number of research papers on synthesis in the reputed journals. She has also contributed book chapters and articles on various aspects of environmental degradation and resource conservation.
S No. Contents Page 
  Preface vii
  List Of Contributors xv
1 Role Of Clays In Keeping A Clean Environment: Scavenging Toxic Metal Ions From Aqueous Medium
Krishna G. Bhattacharyya And Sushmita Sen Gupta		 1
2 Managemeent Of Flyash Menace Through Agricultural Use: Problems And Alternatives 
Ramesh Chandra Parida		 49
3 Biosurfactant Technology For Remediation Of Cadmium And Lead Contaminated Soils
Asha A. Jjuwarkar, S. K. Singh And Kirti V. Debey		 61
4 Mirigarions Studies On Utilization Of Biologically Treated Distillery Waste Water Through Highh Rate Transpiration System
S. K. Singh, A. A. Juwarkar, P S. Rao And P. R. Thawale		 80
5 An Eco-Frendly Approach For Treatment And Disposal Of Pulp Management – A Case Study 
A.S. Juwarkar, P.R. Thawale, P. S. Rao, S K Singh And A Juwarkar		 106
6 Management Of Urban Wastes For Restoration Of Soil Fertility
K.K. Singh, V. Phogat, Gayatri Verma And Alka Tomar		 126
7 Municipal Solid Wastes And Their Safge Disposal
U. Sivakumar, K. Ramasamy, G. Kalaichelven And N. Ramalingam		 165
8 Radioactive Wastes –Their Storage And Disposal
Suman Phogat, V. Phogat And K.K. Singh		 226
9 Environment And Tourism: Ecological Considerations
Alka Tomar, Anjana Chowdhary And Mahadevi Singh		 267

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