Dr pratima Mishra

Water Resource Management in India: Challenges and Solutions Sana Pathan (Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (Mentor) HGM Azam College of Education Dr P A Inamdar University, Pune "Water is the driving force of all nature." – Leonardo da Vinci Water is one of the most valuable natural resources in India. It supports agriculture, industries, drinking water supply, and power generation. Despite having major rivers and monsoon rainfall, India faces serious challenges in managing its water resources. Overview of Water Resources in India India accounts for nearly 18% of the world’s population but has only about 4% of global freshwater resources . Water availability is highly uneven — both geographically and seasonally. Major Sources of Water: Surface water (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) Groundwater Rainwater (monsoon dependent) Glacial melt from the Himalayas Important river basins include: Indus River Basin Godavar...

Coastal Resource Management in India Rajshree Rajpali Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (Mentor) HGM Azam College of Education Dr P A Inamdar University, Pune     Coastal Zone Management   Coastal Zone Management serves as a regulation that aims to protect the coastal environment in a country. It provides a guide about how to maintain the ecological balance while preserving the coastal areas. This plays a significant role in the development of coastal zones and prevents environmental degradation. Apart from this, it also includes various activities, like tourism and industrial projects near the coast.    Coastal Zone Management: Overview Aspect Description Objective To manage and protect coastal areas while balancing economic development, social, and environmental interests Integrated Approach Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach considering natural processes, human a...