Process of wasteland development

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Lesson 28: Waste land reclamation, consumerism

Process of wasteland development

  • Identify the problem at a micro-level-through district, village and plot level surveys.
  • Plan based on community needs with the help of local government institutions such as the village panchayats, along with Block development officers (BDOs) and Revenue department.
  • Identify the factors responsible for the formation of wastelands.
  • Locale-specific strategies for reclaiming the wasteland must be worked out.
  • Organize publicity campaigns, integrated with training farmers and frontline government and forest department staff on the various aspects of wasteland utilization.
  • Suggest the necessary changes in cropping patterns for drought prone areas; selection of appropriate crops for fodder and trees; guidance on proper land management techniques; expertise for improving productivity; newer technologies advances in irrigation; guidelines to control water logging- should be provided.

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