The development of desert areas, administration of drought-prone regions, arid zone agriculture, watershed development and 'watershed plus,' water use in arid and semi-arid areas, coping with drought - these are all of the vital importance for both the rainfed and dry farming areas in India. Their administration provides a special challenge, as well as an exciting opportunity, for innovative sustainable development. This book - which contains 24 articles by experts and practitioners, divided into four sections - will be of special relevance to those interested in the development of desert and drought-prone arid areas in India. The book examines: scientific and planned approaches to arresting or combating desert areas, monitoring desertification to social aspects of desert development, the development delivery system in desert districts, integrative machinery for desert development administration, grassland management and health problems in deserts, area development programs and area
