Dimapur, May 6 -- A Nagaland University study has taken a scientific approach to mitigate the impacts of soil erosion in the hilly region of the Northeast, using geospatial technology.
The researchers emphasise that such an approach not only helps control erosion but also supports long-term environmental sustainability, improves agricultural productivity, and enhances water availability.
The study focuses on the Siji watershed, a part of the Gai river basin in Assam, which represents one of the most erosion-prone regions in the Northeast.
Using the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) integrated with GIS-based modelling, the research assesses soil erosion and sediment transport by analysing key factors such as rainfall intensity,...