The book is a comprehensive survey of natural resources in Indian context, an evaluation of resources was carried out in relation to energy availability and consumption. The book deals with the conservation of natural resources and amelioration of environment and reclamation of wasteland at the production of biomass. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental management is also dealt with the especial emphasis on the research perspective of development activities with clean environment at their socio-economic relevance. The book is a treasure of all relevant informations regarding natural resources especially reneawable resources and bio-energy concept in rural context along with the eco-friendly, energy production and utilization.'