1 and 2). We estimate ~37% (of 636) districts with SR greater than the average but with the greatest second-wave severity in four northeastern states (Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, and Sikkim). The lower physical
Sikkim, a northeastern Indian Himalayan state, was hit by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake of intensity VII on 18 September 2011, which triggered hundreds of boulder falls and landslides, causing extensive damage to public and private infrastructure. An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the ...
Conversely, the cost of a rammed earth house in Sikkim was calculated to be twice that of a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) house and therefore, the owner decided to build with RCC. The cost of earthen construction varies significantly based on location, availability of material and labour, ...
There is also a potential for more versatile rural tourism, as the main river valley and its surroundings are suitable for development of small beaches, rafting, mountaineering, and organic agriculture—all in a region with unspoiled environment. Currently, development plans involving local dynamics ...
Faculty in Economics, Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737102, India Pradyut Guha Corresponding author Correspondence toMd. Aktar Hussain. Ethics declarations Conflict of interest There is no conflict of financial or non-financial interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work. ...
the period, 1993-2002, for 12 states and 1 union territory as indicated by Figure 1. The magnitude of this reverse process – popularly known as “falling back” - is the highest in Nagaland followed by Sikkim, Mizoram, Pondicherry and the least in Punjab. It should...