The Himalayas are regarded as a challenge for the research and development. There is a growing awareness of an interdisciplinary approach for development of any society and its people. This awareness must be enlarged by involving researchers, academicians, planners, administrators, voluntary organisations and the local people. The present volume gives an opportunity to interdisciplinary groups to apply themselves to the varigated problems of Himalayan communicates and to plan out strategies for their development.
The Himalayas hold a wealth of resources most of which are concurrently unused. The people of Himalayas are waiting only for successful economic and technological development in order to use their wealth of resources profitably for their upward progress. This volume, comprising original papers, will be an invaluable reading for all those interested in and are associated with the development of Man in the Himalayas.

"Man and Development in the Himalayas, focuses on the interdisciplinary approach for the development of the Himalayan region. The Editors have ably and systematically introduced the subject.
"They have emphasised on the interaction between researchers, local people, policy makers and administrators for the development of the Himalayan region. Interdisciplinary research and planning is must for the development of man in the Himalayas.
"The present volume is an invaluable attempt giving us various perspectives on the development aspects for Himalayan people. This volume makes unique contribution and gives an important thought to the policy-makers, administrators and researchers."

Prof. (Dr) Indera P. Singh
Former Member,
University Grants Commission