The current situation in arid and semi-arid regions involves a multifaceted crisis that encompasses economic, food, and climate issues. It is crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of these crises and the missed opportunities that result from failing to address them comprehensively. This book aims to address these challenges by engaging in detailed discussions of each issue. It seeks to stimulate forward-looking debates that draw lessons from the past and suggest actions for the future. The book features expert opinions from scientists and distinguished individuals at both the national and state levels, along with futuristic remedial approaches to the challenges faced.

Mahesh Kumar Gaur: Ph.D. Associate Professor (Geography, RS & GIS), Post-Graduate Department of Geography, Bangur Government PG College, Pali-Marwar-306 001. Rajasthan. India

01. Geomorphology in Quantification of Aeolian Dynamism in Thar Desert at Local to Regional Scales by Amal Kar 02. Water Management and Information System: (India WRIS Web GIS: Design and Development of Web Enabled Water Resources Information System of India) by J. R. Sharma 03. Fluvial Process Measurement of Arid Ephemeral Channels in Western Rajasthan by P.C. Moharana and Amal Kar 04. Saraswati River – The Source of Quenching Thirst of Thar Desert by B.K. Bhadra and J.R. Sharma 05. Land Degradation Situation in Thar Region, India : Type, Extent and Associated Factors by A.K. Bera, S. Rama Subramoniam and J.R. Sharma 06. Sustainable Utilization of Wastelands and their Economic Significance in Western Rajasthan, India by Mahesh Kumar Guar and J.R. Sharma 07. Crop Identification Using Hyperspectral Satellite Data and Field Spectra by Chilka Sharma, Manoj Joseph, S. Palaria and J.R. Sharma 08. Data Mining for Extracting Spatial and Temporal Pattern of Drought by Aditi Sharma, P. Dhayani and M.P. Punia 09. Potability Analysis of Ground Water of Thar Desert by Trapti Sharma & S. Palria 10. Agricultural Resources in Arid Western Rajasthan- Issues and Options by Balak Ram 11. Demography And Occupational Struture of Thar Desert by Mahesh Kumar Gaur and Mrs. Narvada Sharma 12. Water Management in Dry lands (In-Field Water Harvesting for Sustainability) by Divya Mishra, Jyotsana Chuchra and JR Sharma 13. Role of Space Technology in Studying Land Degradation and Poverty Nexus in Dry lands: A Case Study of Pali Development Block by Himani Singh 14. Study of Spatial Distribution of Groundwater Quality with Geostatistics in Western Rajasthan by Mrs. Trapti Sharma & S. Palria 15. Predicting Drought Using Time Series Analysis and Forecasting of Rainfall and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Data by Aditi Sharma, P. Dhayani and M.P. Punia 16. Assessment and Modeling of Village Ecosystem using Earth Observation and Geospatial Technology by Ila Agnihotri 17. Desertification Assessment Within Landuse and Degradation in Pali Development Block by Using LISS IV Data. by Mani Tyagi 18. Numerical Groundwater Flow Modeling Using MODFLOW : A Case Study of Osian-Mandore Pilot area of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan by Sneha 19. Satellite Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technology to Support Assessment of Crop Water Information for Sustainable Water Resource Management by Kamini Yadav