Rural Livelihood and Food Security

by MH Wani

ISBN: 9789351245735
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Imprint : NIPA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 10470.00
Biblio : 374 pages,25cm

Author Profile

M.H. Wani: Professor Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary studies on Livelihood and Food Security. In addition he is also Professor and Head, Division of Agricultural Economics & Marketing, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Jammu and Kashmir,India. S.H.Baba is currently Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist at Division of Economics and Marketing, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Jammu and Kashmir,India

About The Book

The book is the compilation of the research work conducted at macro/micro levels by eminent scientists and teachers of the country with diverse specializations. These scientists/teachers have willingly contributed their work in the form of the articles to this volume addressing various dimensions of the food security and livelihood scenario in various states of the country and the country as a whole. The book is most relevant in the present day owing to the fact that the food security and livelihood is the priority issue confronting the country, as also it demonstrates the use of quantitative techniques in estimating demand and supply gaps. The strategies for conservation of the food energies through proper processing and their value addition for enhancing livelihood options has been taken care of. The nutritional demand-supply gaps, malnutrition and other related issues are also addressed comprehensively. The book is expected to serve as a reference material for the researchers, planners and the public representatives for understanding the conceptual frame of livelihood and food security besides devising pragmatic policies in achieving the food security through attainment of livelihood security at macro and micro levels.