India s northeastern region, forged by a unique geological
history and peopled by several waves of migration, is
extraordinarily complex. Farming systems in the hills and the
riverine plains are embedded in a heterogeneous environment,
comprising forests, wetlands and fields, shaped over centuries by
nature and people. Today, the environment and economy are
undergoing rapid transformation, affecting peoples lives,
livelihoods and methods of food production.
The essays in this volume bring a multi-disciplinary perspective
to critical aspects of the process of agricultural change, examine
the gender dimensions of agriculture, and explore initiatives for
sustainable livelihood and ecological conservation. Part I analyses
the impact of policies and people s own aspirations on the
closely-intertwined ecology and economy of the region. Part II
discusses the gender dynamics of farming, forestry and biodiversity
in a socio-cultural context where women are primarily responsible
for food production. Part III highlights some alternative farming
interventions and community-based efforts for environmental
conservation, sustainable resource management and improved
livelihoods.
This book will be useful to scholars and students of
agriculture, economics, development, environment and gender
studies, and to those involved in policy analysis, natural resource
management and community organisation, as also general readers
interested in India s northeastern region.
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