Soil Law and Governance in India

This curated book addresses, in the scholarly realm, the problems of soil degradation and provides some practical solutions for them to save soil life. It comprises ten specially invited chapters that address the global soil framework, soil challenges in India, existing policy, law and institutional...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Desai, Bharat H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
Series:Regional Perspectives
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. GLOBAL FRAMEWORK
  • Land-Soil Sustainability and India’s International Obligations
  • II. SOIL DEGRADATION IN INDIA
  • Soil Degradation in India: Challenge and Response
  • Combating Soil Degradation: Policy Relevant Perspectives
  • III. EXISTING LEGAL FRAMEWORK
  • Soil Protection through Watershed Approaches: A Legal Perspective
  • Agriculture Policy, Law and Institutions: Relevance for Soil Degradation
  • Forest Policy, Law and Institutions: Relevance for Soil Degradation
  • Role of Women in Sustainable Soil Management: Some Legal Issues
  • Role of the Community in Sustainable Soil Management: A Legal Perspective
  • IV. PERSPECTIVES
  • Land Use Planning as a Necessity
  • Soil Protection through Watershed Development: A Grassroots Perspective