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The importance of women in natural resources management

A study among the hill women in Uttarakhand found that they showed a high inclination to participate in water and forest management programmes through Informal communities.

Karuna Joshi

Posted on 16 Dec, 2015 12:40 PM

Although the state of Uttarakhand is rich in water and forest resources, its watersheds are under threat of wasting and erosion due to decreased forest cover, faulty agricultural practices, hydrologic imbalances and natural calamities. The growing population is further increasing the pressure on natural resources.

Hill women and natural resources management (Source: India Water Portal)

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