Natural Resource Management Issues and Strategies

摘要

India is rich in natural resources which have sustained its agriculture for thousands of years. However, the increasing population and intensification of agriculture have put immense pressure on natural resources of the country. The tremendous pressure on natural resources can be judged from the fact that India supports 16% human population and 18% live stock population on 2.45% of geographical area and 4% of water resources of the world. The over exploitation and mismanagement of natural resources are manifested in form of widespread land degradation, deterioration in soil health, depleting surface and ground water resources, contamination of soil and water resources, etc. The situation has worsened with the impact of climate change on land and water resources threatening the agricultural sustainability and national food security.