http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/496 2026-04-29T16:41:37Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/499 Title: An Appraisal of Spatial Organization of Settlements in Upper Kosi Watershed of Kumaon Himalaya, Uttarakhand Authors: Singh, Ashutosh Abstract: The central place theory, postulated by W. Christaller, concerned with the way the settlements evolve and are spaced out which is a theoretical account of the size and distribution of settlements within a system in which marketing (Service Center) is the predominant function. The term settlement has been defined as any form of human habitation, usually implying more than one house. The term ‘spatial organization’ the fundamental concept is used in a broad sense. It means organization of space or interrelated locations of things and activities. The present paper examines spatial organization of settlements in Upper Kosi Watershed of Kumaon Himalaya 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/498 Title: Nature of Migration in Upper Kosi Watershed of Kumaon Himalaya, Almora District, Uttarakhand Authors: Singh, Ashutosh Abstract: Man is not only the beneficiary of the resource development and utilization but also the most potent and dynamic agent of production. Human resource as an active and important resource has significant role to adjust himself with the environment and then adjusts the environment too. There is a direct relationship between population, environment and economic development. Present paper tries to explain the general demographic condition and nature of migration in Upper Kosi watershed of Kumaon Himalaya, Uttarakhand. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/497 Title: People's Response on Land, Water and Biomass Development in Upper Kosi Watershed, Almora Authors: Singh, Ashutosh Abstract: Land, water and biomass form the core of eco-development more specifically in watershed development. The watershed variables i.e. land, water and biomass do not operate individually rather they are interconnected. The emphasis on trio becomes much more important when it concerns with the rural economy as the triple F: food, fodder and fuel, the basic ingredients of livelihood depends on it. Increasing populations in the study area and consequent exploitation of the resources of the region is definitely bearing an impact on the fragile ecosystem of the study area. Present paper is an attempt to explain the people's perception of land, water and biomass development in Upper Kosi watershed, district Almora, Uttarakhand. 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z