LAND USE PATTERN IN ANDHRA PRADESH - A SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
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LAND USE PATTERN IN ANDHRA PRADESH - A SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
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PADMASRISRAVANTHI, A
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Krishnaiah, J
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LAND, USE, PATTERN, ANDHRA PRADESH, A SPATIAL, TEMPORAL, ANALYSIS
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The present study entitled "Land use pattern in Andhra Pradesh - A spatial and temporal analysis" was taken up with the broad objective of assessing the land use pattern in different districts, regions and the state of Andhra Pradesh. The land use pattern in India is multidimensional in character in view of the pressure of population and the alternatives it can be put to use. The land utilisation pattern in Andhra Pradesh is not different from that of India. The distribution of operational holdings is skewed and the inequalities continue to exist. Viewed from these angles, a study was undertaken with the following specific objectives: 1) to study the structural changes in land use pattern in Andhra Pradesh over a period of time 2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings 2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings2) to find out the nature and extent of structural variations in the pattern of distribution of operational holdings 3) to examine the inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings ecological balance with special reference to forest area, net cropped area, net irrigated area, gross irrigated area and fallow lands. 5) to suggest suitable policy measures based on the findings of the study. The required data were drawn from the published reports of Bureau of Economics and Statistics, Hyderabad. The data on land utilisation pattern covered a period of 35 yeas (1955-56 to 1989-90) and that of operational holdings covered four rounds namely, 1970-71, 1976-77, 1980-81 and 1986-87. For studying structural changes in land use pattern, percentage analysis, Weaver's index (to quantify volume of change) and compound growth rates for different and use categories were taken up. Based on the results of compound growth rates, projections of land use pattern in Andhra Pradesh during 1995 and 2000 A.D. with 1989-90 as base were attempted. The inequalities in the distribution of operational holdings were examined using measures like Gini Concentration ratio (GCR), Standard Deviation of Logs (SD of logs), Coefficient of variation (CV) and Pareto index. Nature and extent of structural variations were observed through ch~nges in the average holding size and percentage distribution ~f holdings. Important findings of the study are summerised as follows: Land use pattern study revealed that, at the state level, area under forests, land put to nonagricultural uses, miscellaneous trees and groves, current and other fallows and gross cropped area had shown an increase over time while barren and uncultivated land, culturable wastes, permanent pastures and grazing lands and net area sown had shown a decline. Weaver's Index revealed that Srikakulam. East godavari, West Godavari, Guntur, Nellore, Cuddapah, Chittor, Mahabubnagar, Warangal and Adilabad districts exhibited a dynamic change. A semi-dynamic change was observed in Krishna, Kurnool and Nalgonda. All the three regions underwent a semi-dynamic change. Static change was noticed in Visakhapatnam, Ananthapur, Nizamabad, Medak, Khammam and Karimnagar districts. State as a whole exhibited a static change. When the growth pattern was observed for the overall period i.e., 1955-56 to 1989-90 lot of variation was observed. For different land use categories different growth trends were observed, within a region among the districts and among the regions. Regarding the structural changes in distribution of operational holdings, observation from spatial and temporal variation in average size. of holding showed that there was a gradual decline in the size at the state level from 2.51 ha in 1970-71 to 1.72 in 1986-87. Measures of inequality except Pareto Index reflected that maximum and minimum inequalities occured in Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra respectively. All the measures except Parato index have shown that inequalities in the State declined overtime. An inter comparison of the measures of inequalities revealed a general lack of uniformity which is not inconsistent with economic theory (Ranadive, 1965; Krishnaiah et al. 1990). The present estimates are quite comparable with those of earlier studies. A projected land use pattern for 1995 and 2000 A.D. revealed that in absolute terms, culturable wastes, permanent pastures and net area sown may have a decline in area while area under barren lands, non-agricultural lands and fallows is likely to increase. Important policy implications based on the results were: 1) The land use policy should -be evolved taking into consideration the land capability classification and alternative land use systems. Alternative land use systems should be evolved by taking into account agroclimatic and socio-economic conditions prevailing in the region. Systems approach must be adopted. 2) Alternative farming systems such as Agro-forestry, Agriculture + horticulture, Agriculture + Silvi-pastoral system, Agriculture + pisciculture should be taken up based on the suitability of ·district or region. Rice + fish farming may be adopted around Kolleru (Krishna) and Pulicut (Nellore) tracts of Andhra Pradesh. Land degradation should be avoided and minimised by following soil conservation and land reclamation measures. Integrated watershed management should be adopted for this purpose. 4) The diversion of agricultural land for nonagricultural purposes should be discouraged. 5) Degrading forests will have to be improved through reforestation programmes. Afforestation avoiding of grazing of animals on forests,etc. help in increasing area under forests. 6) To reduce the pressure on land resource a change in man-land ratio is necessary and could be possible by controlling growth of population through education and family welfare measures. 7) Pasture improvement programmes should be stepped up. 8) The policies and programmes for expanding area under irrigation should be evolved and implemented on priority basis. 9) The Banjar lands should be distributed in less developed regions like Telangana and Rayalaseema to reduce inter-regional inequalities in land distribution. 10) The policy for further research should aim at evolving a clear cut methodology for projecting different land use categories and devising an "optimal land use policy". |
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2016-08-18T12:58:01Z
2016-08-18T12:58:01Z 1991 |
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Thesis
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ACHARYA N.G. RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERA8AD
http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/72897 |
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en
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application/pdf
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