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8/4/2019 Presentation of Environment

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Resources based on the economy

forests land water fisheries minerals

and environmental issues.


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Introduction


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Forests

Forest resources

Forest provides a wide range of economicand social benefit for instances through

employment values generated from the

processing and trade of forest products andinvestments in the forest sector.


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Impacts

On the economy and society:-

Employment opportunities provides aneconomic benefit as forestry is an indicator of

socio economic value of the sector.

Social benefits:-

Social functions of forest are more difficult tomeasure in monetary terms and can varyconsiderably among countries depending uponthe traditions and level of development.Maintaining and enhancing these functions is a

art of sustainable forest mana ement.


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Land

Land resources

Land is the most crucial and limiting factor in

any economy, without land life on earth is

impossible. Land can be used for many purposes

Ex: agriculture, residential, industrial, etc. In India

agriculture contributes 28% and industriescontribute 18% of the total GDP.


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Impact on the economy

Land acquisition.

Lack of proper implementation.

Example:- Tata (nano) plant in West Bengal.


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Advantages :-

Increase in standard of living.

More job opportunities.Technological improvement.

Disadvantages :-

Deforestation.

Destruction of water bodies.

Land degradation.


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Land

Water resources

India is endowed with rich and vast diversity of

natural resources, water being one of them. Itplays a vital role in agricultural production and

for the industries. Integrated water mgt is vital

for poverty reduction, environmentalsustenance and sustainable economic

development.


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Impacts

Population growth:-

Due to the population growth in developing

countries scarcity of water is experienced by

them.Only when the demand of water

increases there will a corresponding increasein water conservation and recycling.

Expansion of business activity:-

Business activity ranging from industrialization to

services such as tourism and entertainment continues

to expand rapidly. This expansion requires increased water

services including both supply and sanitation, which can lead

to more pressure on water resources and natural ecosystems.


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Conflicts

Thailand has been experiencing water stress

for several years. In addition to this countries

such as China, India, Iran, Pakistan rely onwater for irrigation and are particularly at risk

of water related conflicts.

Political tensions, civil protests and violence

may also occur in reaction to water

privatization.


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Fisheries

Fish resources:-

It represents natural capital and are a

potential sources of sustainable wealth formany costal island and inland developingcountries. This wealth provides the

opportunity for such resources to make an

ongoing contribution to economic growthand poverty alleviation.


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Impacts

Food supply:-

Fish is a major source of animal protein for manycommunities. It is essential to quantify the

dependence on fish as a food source, so that policiesand management ensure sustainable use andefficient access for dependent communities inbusiness.

Indian economy:-For national and local policy and planning, fisheriesare able to generate substantial economic benefits.It also helps in getting foreign exchange from exportearning.


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Examples

Goa has a coastline of about 100kms and isrich in marine wealth. Fisheries are the maineconomic activity of the state. This has givena boost to canning, freezing and fishprocessing industries in the state and offersgreat investment opportunities.

The Solomon islands industry earnedapproximately $5 million per year from theexport to live and dead coral, cultured coraland other aquarium products.


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Minerals


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Environmental issues


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Conclusion

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