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Sundarbans of India
A Development Analysis
Asim K. Mandal |
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The
Sundarbans cover an area of 10,000 sq kms. of which
4,200 sq kms. fall in India. This area, once said
to be under the sea, lies on the north of the Bay
of Bengal. Exceptionally rich in its flora and fauna,
this region is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger. It is
the habitat of bewitching mangroves, unique biodiversity,
abundant natural resources, tiger reserve, sanctuary
and reserve forests. This region has attracted the
world community for a special importance for eco-friendly
development of the area.
The author, based on authentic data, has highlighted
the importance of this area from several points of
view as historical, geographical, economic, social
and developmental, etc. The wealth of information
that this accomplished study on the Sundarbans reveals
makes this book immensly valuable. The book is a valuable
contribution, which may serve as a benchmark for the
researchers and plan & policy-makers for the developmental
schemes of the region.
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| Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Area and the People
3. Ge-Ecological Set up of the Sundarbans
4. Population Characteristics
5. Planned Development
6. Epilogue
Appendix 1 - A Note on the Sundarbans Forests
Appendix 2 - Plants of the Sundarbans
Appendix 3 - Fauna of the Sundarbans
Bibliography
Index.
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"The
Sundarbans of India stands out among the various studies?past
or contemporary?on the rich delta. The study gives
remarkable details as the author delves into the historical
as well as geographical importance of the place. ...the
book is an asset for students, researchers and environmentalists."?The
Hindustan Times
"In very simple words,
the author explains about the Sundarbans and lays
stress that Sundarbans is Sundar and we must save
this global heritage."?Wadip Barta
"The Sundarbans of
India is a very good and authentic book and should
be translated into Bengali immediately so that everyone
can taste its delicacy".?Alipur Barta
"If you want to learn
and understand Sundarbans, this book will help you
definitely".?Aajkal
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Dr.
Asim Kumar Mandal, born at Khan Saheb Abad of Sagar
Island of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, has very close
communion with this deltaic region. He has sounded a
clarion call for a scientific approach to eco-friendly
development and conservation of this Global Heritage
site.
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