Geo-environment, People and Development of Ladakh

Dr. Mahesh K. Gaur is a Principal Scientist at the ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur, India, with extensive experience in both hot and cold arid zones of India. His expertise focuses on aridlands geography, satellite remote sensing, GIS, and natural resource management, addressing drought, desertification, land degradation, and socio-economic issues in arid zones. He has completed several sponsored studies for prominent organizations, including ICAR, NRSC, SAC (ISRO), UGC, and ICARDA. A prolific author of over 10 books, 65 research papers, and 55 book chapters, he has received prestigious awards, including the Citizen Karamveer Award and recognitions from COSPAR, UGC and various academic institutions.Dr. Neelratan Singh is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-CIMFR Research Center, Roorkee, India, holding a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Delhi. His research spans applied geology, geotechnical investigations, tectonic geomorphology, active tectonics, river science, paleo-climate studies, and the application of GIS and remote sensing. Recipient of the SERB Young Scientist Award, he has published over 30 research papers and contributed significantly to geology, geomorphology, and infrastructure-related geotechnical studies.

• 1 Geo-environment of Ladakh: The Cold Arid Zone of India.- 2 Mapping of Geomorphic Features in and around Nubra-Shyok Valley Ladakh, India.- 3 The Role of Geological Formations in Shaping the Northwestern Himalaya, India: An Overview as Geosites of Ladakh.- 4 Ladakh: A Tapestry of Geological Legacy, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental Transformation.- 5 Inter-annual Glacier Velocities over the Rulung and Gyama Massifs, Ladakh (2000–2018) Using ITS_LIVE Dataset: Controls of Climatic and Non-climatic Factors.- 6 Perceived Climate Change and Observed Impact on Agriculture in Ladakh Region, India: A Case Study of Suru Valley.- 7 Geospatial Database for Long-term Changes in Climate and Biophysical Variables in Ladakh.- 8 Tectonic Stress Regimes and Fault Dynamics in the Zanskar Region, NW Himalaya.- 9 Active Tectonics and River Dynamics in the Zanskar Basin, NW Himalaya.- 10 Groundwater Challenges and Solutions in Lasirmou Catchments, Phyang and Taru, Ladakh.- 11 Solving Extreme Water Crisis through Community-driven Ice Stupa Project in Ladakh.- 12 Ensuring Water Security in Ladakh: Sustainable Management Approaches.- 13 Innovative Water Harvesting Techniques in Ladakh.- 14 Agricultural Land Use and Food Security in Cold Arid Ladakh, India.- 15 Energy Budget of Single Cropping Patterns in Livestock-dominated Agroecosystems of Ladakh.- 16 Indigenous Mountain Farming in Nubra Valley: Diversification in Cropping Pattern.- 17 Prospects and Potential of Horticulture in Ladakh.- 18 Assessment of Soil Loss in Ladakh (2019–2023) using RUSLE Model in GEE.- 19 Fodder Plant Variability and Pastoralism in Ladakh Himalaya.- 20 The Changpas' Pastoral Life and Livelihood in Ladakh.- 21 Traditional Agroforestry in Ladakh: Its Potential and Prospects.- 22 Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture of Cold Arid Himalayan Region.- 23 Resilience and Adaptability to Climate Challenges in Cold Desert of Ladakh (India).- 24 Water Management in Ladakh (India): Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives.- 25 Shifting Climates, Enduring Spirits: Ladakh’s Struggle with Climate Change.- 26 Human-Carnivore Conflicts in North-Eastern Kargil Trans-Himalayas.- 27 Sustainable Water Management in Ladakh: Integrating Traditional Wisdom and Modern Innovations in a Cold Arid Region.- 28 Landslide Hazard Assessment in the Trans-Himalayan Region of Ladakh: Geoenvironmental Drivers and Climatic Influences.- 29 Disasters in Ladakh and Their Mitigation.- 30 Agricultural Prospects under Cold Arid Conditions of Ladakh.- 31 Livestock resources of the Indian Trans-Himalaya of Ladakh and Their Potential.