• Dr Santosh Chharang
• Dr. Ashok A Devikar
• Palagiri Srinivas

Land is an important resource because it prepares a base for each and every human and economic activity. The civilizations, settlements, agriculture, industrialization etc. always require an appropriate land location. But the land resource is limited in nature and non-renewable. In the present research the authors try to discuss the actual status and condition of waste lands in Degana tehsil as a sample study. In the Degana tehsil the wasteland extends in a large area. If those wastelands will be converted into agriculture lands or productive lands, then the problem of agriculture will reduce. Through this the living standards of the rural people will be also increase. The main aim of this study is to analyse each and every aspect of wasteland in the Degana tehsil. This study also emphasis to give suggestions to increase the fertility and productivity.

Resources, Waste Lands, Non-renewable, Fertility

"Importance of Wastelands in 21st Century: Changes and Challenges ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.195-199, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812226.pdf

"Importance of Wastelands in 21st Century: Changes and Challenges ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp195-199, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812226.pdf