Analysis of Land Use Pattern and Sustainability In Virat Nagar Tehsil, Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India

Rajendra Yadav; Dr. K.C. Sharma

Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2015

Analysis of Land Use Pattern and Sustainability In Virat Nagar Tehsil, Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India

Rajendra Yadav, Dr. K. C. Sharma

Abstract :

In this paper, an attempt has been made to analyze the land use pattern in viratnagar Tehsil and its sustainability. The study is based on secondary data collected form secondary sources. Therefore, viratnagar Tehsil has greater potential to increase agricultural area in order to make the economy and agriculture more sustainable. Indian Economy is primarily based on agriculture and its major challenges are–growth, sustainability, efficiency and equity. Reviewing land use pattern it is observed it is observed that large forest areas have been converted to cropland creating unprecedented ecological imbalance. In face of increasing demand for food grains intensive agriculture based on irrigation–fertilizer–high yielding seed technology is the common practice and create serous environmental problems. Sustainable agriculture with its emphasis on preservation of ecology, optimization of economic and social benefits and conservation of energy is seen to provide stable and lasting solutio