Panchayati Raj in Jammu and Kashmir
Published on 30. June 2004
157 pages
978-93-90623-13-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book, enriched with illustrations, tables and figures, deals with the glaciology of the Himalayas. Providing an overview of Himalayan snow, glaciers, ice ages and glaciation, it outlines the history of international efforts for the study of Himalayan glaciers. It also incorporates information about the extent of snow and glacier fields; their characteristics and influence on the climate; perennial Himalayan rivers; soil erosion and sediment transport; environmental problems; and monitoring for protection and conservation using modern technologies such as remote sensing, GIS and GPS. The book be will of great use for environmentalists and researchers in the field of glaciology and Himalayan studies.
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Persons
By George Mathew and Panchayati Raj
Content
- Cover
- HalfTitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyrights Page
- About the Author
- About the Book
- Contents
- dedication
- Foreword
- The Contributors
- Introduction
- 1. Reflections on Panchayati Raj
- 2. Towards Strengthening India's Federal Democracy
- 3. Political Parties in Panchayati Raj
- 4. Revival of a Democratic Tradition
- 5. Panchayati Raj in Kashmir: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- 6. A Flawed Legislation
- 7. Does the Bill Give Power to the People?
- 8. Panchayati Adalats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislation
- 9. Financial Problems of Panchayati Raj Institutions: The J & K Case
- 10. Poverty Alleviation Requires More Attention
- 11. Information Aspects Overlooked
- 12. West Bengal's Lesson for Jammu and Kashmir
- Annexures
