Use of high-resolution IKONOS data and GIS technique for transformation of landuse/landcover for sustainable development
Sustainable development has assumed utmost importance in view of the increasing demands on the finite natural resources due to increasing population and need to protect fragile environment. Remote sensing and GIS techniques have capability to assess the available natural resources and its use, and provide information for transformation of alternative landuse, if the resource is not optimally utilized in the development process. In the present study, current landuse/ landcover has been studied and for optimal utilization of the available resources, alternate landuse has been suggested using remote sensing and GIS techniques in Phakot sub-watershed for sustainable development.