Sustainable Land Management Sustainable Land Management
Study guide for Sustainable Land Management under Human Economic Geography for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Sustainable Land Management under Human Economic Geography for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Sustainable Land Management
Sustainable Land Management (SLM) is the use of land resources, including soils, water, animals and plants, for agricultural, forestry, and urban purposes to produce goods while maintaining their long-term productive potential and environmental functions.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
Crucial for GS Paper III (Environment, Agriculture, Land Degradation) and Prelims (UNCCD, soil conservation schemes). Directly links to SDG 15 (Life on Land) and India's target of Land Degradation Neutrality.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master the core pillars and dimensions of SLM for GS-3 answers.
- Distinguish between various soil and water conservation techniques in Prelims.
- Incorporate current global indices, UNCCD frameworks, and Indian policy initiatives into essay and mains writing.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- Basic Geomorphology
- Soil science and degradation processes
- Basic understanding of Indian agriculture and irrigation