The Sundarbans region, initially a dense mangrove forest, saw early human settlements around the fringes for fishing, hunting and limited agriculture.
The Introduction of a zamindari system led to exploitation of tenant farmers and overutilization of land.
Rising sea levels and more frequent cyclones began to challenge the sustainability of agriculture.
Salinity intrusion, driven by tidal surges and embankment failures, rendered large areas unfit for traditional crops. Increased focus on integrated mangrove protection and sustainable agricultural practices emerged as a response to frequent climate-induced disasters.
Migration due to declining agricultural viability has led to reduced farming intensity in certain areas, leaving some lands fallow or transitioning them back to mangrove cover.
| Weight | 0.550 Gm. |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 268 |
| Edition | Hard Bound |
| Author | Dr. Prililata Halder & Dr. Jyotirmoy Sen |
| About the Authors | Dr. Pritilata Halder is presently working as an assistant teacher in Kamdevpur Snehbala Milan Vidyapith (H.S.), Patharpratima, Sundarban, West Bengal, India. Born in an underprivileged family in Binodpur of Sundarban Coastal area, South 24 Parganas, started education in government primary school, Graduated from Raidighi College and post graduate from Lady Brabourne College affiliated to Calcutta University. Qualified UGC NET with JRF in 2013 and obtained Ph.D. Degree in 2025. Dr. Jyotirmoy Sen (born 1951) holds Honours and Master’s degrees in Geography from Presidency College and the University of Calcutta. He taught at Siliguri College from 1981 to 2011 and has been actively involved with the postgraduate distance education programs at Rabindra Bharati University and Panchanan Barma University. A prolific scholar, Dr. Sen has authored 30 books, including course materials for distance learners, and has published more than 50 research papers in reputed academic journals and edited volumes. He has supervised eight M.Phil. and eight Ph.D. scholars, and continues to guide research students in the field of Geography. |
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