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Changes in Land Use Pattern and Policies: A Study of Bankura District in West Bengal, India

Babita Chatterjee, Kousik Das Malakar

Asian Journal of Geographical Research · pp. 89–103 · Published 28 Sep 2023

10.9734/ajgr/2023/v6i3192

Abstract

This study looks into the dynamic changes in land use patterns in the Bankura District of West Bengal, India, and makes policy recommendations to solve the issues that arise. Land use in the region has undergone major changes in recent decades, owing to causes such as urbanization, agricultural intensification, and forestry decline. The study's main goal was to investigate how rapid urbanization affects the existing land use pattern, from agricultural to urban. Through an in-depth review of secondary information such as reports, research publications, and other departmental data sources. It also explores the socioeconomic ramifications of these changes, such as their potential effects on livelihoods and sustainability. For this study, a mixed-methods approach was used, encompassing qualitative and quantitative methodologies such as descriptive statistics and the least squares technique, among others. According to this study, a group of census towns trail many new minor towns. It can also be claimed that unchecked urban expansion causes pollution. If we change just one individual ingredient, the entire system will be disrupted. Pollutants of many kinds wreaked havoc on the ecosystem. This has a significant impact on human existence and impedes healthy living. As a result, various levels of awareness and safeguards are required to achieve a balance in intake levels. People must, however, have access to various mitigation techniques.

Land use livelihood urban linkage immigration sustainable practices

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