The wastelands is contemporary problem of any developing country. The Government launched several programmes for the development of wastelands but could not achieve the requisite target. In these three volumes - papers have been contributed by the eminent Scholars, Scientists, Technocrats and Social Scientists to assess the identification, distribution, problems of wastelands who have suggested suitable remedial measures for the appropriate reclamation of wastelands. This book has been divided into Three Volumes, they are: Volume one - ‘Identification and Distribution'' analyzes the historical perspectives of Wastelands with its identification, Typology, Mapping procedure, its distribution and utilization through mapping. The soils of the wastelands of different areas-have also been analyzed. Volume Two - ‘Problems and Prospects'' addresses the reclamation suitability, classification of wastelands and its factors responsible for the growth. It explains the problems, impact of irrigation and structural measures for wastelands. It evaluates the maps and mapping of wastelands through Remote Sensing techniques. The problems of wastelands and reclamation of wastelands has also been explained. Volume Three - ‘Reclamation and Development'' analyses the wide range of issues related to the reclamation of wastelands and its economic viobility and development for Agriculture, Horticulture and Social-forestry programmes to meet the growing demand of ever-increasing cattle and human population for Fuel Wood, Fodder, Fibre, Fruits, Fisheries and Food Grains and also to maintain the ecological imbalances of the area.
