Problems and Prospects of Farmers in Sundarbans Delta (Mangrove Eco-system) of India

Authors

  • Samares Kumar Das College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram (796 014), India

Keywords:

Sundarbans, farmers, problems and pros­pects, mangrove

Abstract

Sundarbans is such a unique region which is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site, a biodiversity hotspot with a treasure-trove of flora and fauna. It is a largest delta formed by a number of islands crisscrossed by uncountable rivers, creeks, rivulets. It is a largest and one of the few existing mangrove (halophytes) eco-systems in this world famous for the adobe of notorious infamous man-eating Royal Bengal Tiger. Inhabitants of such a wonderland struggle hard to earn a living. Salinity of the soil, lack of communication and other basic amenities, flood and storm cause havoc in this region. This article presents a ground-level reality of farmers in this region. Suggests possible solution as well as cautions that any strategy of development if adopted with­out a clear understanding of people’s perspectives empathetically will aggravate the situation instead improving it.   

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Published

2023-04-21

How to Cite

1.
Das SK. Problems and Prospects of Farmers in Sundarbans Delta (Mangrove Eco-system) of India. IJBSM [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 21 [cited 2025 Sep. 7];2(Mar, 1):118-20. Available from: https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJBSM/article/view/118

Issue

Vol. 2 No. Mar, 1 (2011)

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