Essays about: "case study rural development in india"

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1. 6. Developing land cover change methodology by combining remote sensing observations and pastoralist understandings : a case study in southern Tamil Nadu, India

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Patrick Wennström; [2016]
   Keywords : pastoralism; land cover change; remote sensing; participatory mapping; mixed methods;

   Abstract : Pastoralists in India are experiencing increased difficulties to sustain their livelihood, which is partly due to deterioration and diminishment of the pastoral lands that they depend on. Remote sensing (RS) is a powerful tool for investigating large-scale land cover change dynamics; however, a more complete and socially aware analysis of land cover change can be produced when incorporating qualitative data into the analysis. READ MORE

3. 7. A decentralized energy option for rural electrification - Using polygeneration in India

   University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

   Author : Nikhilesh Dharmala; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Electricity access is undeniably linked to equity and economic development especially among the rural communities. Clean cooking energy and safe drinking water are also essential for their socio-economic progress. When addressed in an integrated manner, interventions on these systems could have a wider impact. READ MORE

4. 8. Thousands of plant breeders: women conserving in situ crop genetic resources : a case study in the Medak District of Telangana, Southern India

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Christopher Bradburn; [2014]
   Keywords : landrace; seeds; conservation; in situ; traditional; genetic resources; plant breeding; peasants; women; systems thinking; climate change;

   Abstract : This study focuses on in situ conservation of landrace crop varieties in the Medak district of the southern Indian state, Telangana. The objective of this work was to investigate two main questions: 1) Under what unique conditions are smallholder peasant farmers willing and able to continuously grow local, landrace crops? 2) What characterises the women farmers who grow local landrace crops in this district of landrace crop origins? A Systems Thinking methodology was used to develop and analyse the data. READ MORE

5. 9. Gendered spaces : a socio-spatial study in the informal settlement Dharavi in Mumbai

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

   Author : Helena Ohlsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Slum; informal settlements; urban planning; use of space; gender; urban form; hierarchy of spaces; gender-sensitive urban design; India; Dharavi.;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the relation between built form and sociocultural relationships with Dharavi in Mumbai as a case. The study explores gender segregation and the relation between use of space and urban form and in what way the built structure and its functions influence the everyday life. READ MORE

6. 10. DECENTRALISATION EQUALS PARTICIPATION? A CASE STUDY OF VILLAGE RESIDENTS´ CAPABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DRINKING WATER IN MAHOBA DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Oscar Molin; [2012]
   Keywords : Participation; decentralisation; water management; drinking water; Bundelkhand; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study examined to what extent the decentralised drinking water management system in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India, is participatory. The central questions focused on how participation is taking place, what socio-political factors affect participation, and how the community members explain their capability to participate. READ MORE