This is an interesting volume, which examines a very important issue, which lies at the core of history of economic development. It includes within its ambit not only the process of iron making in India and Sweden, but has taken into account the broad trends prevailing elsewhere in the world. The special feature of this volume is that the inception and progress of iron technology is seen in its entirety i.e. starting from ancient to colonial period and onwards.

Overcoming Incomplete Knowledge and Unsound Beliefs
A brief study of fragility of Himalaya with Alaknanda flood (1970) , Chipko movement and future of large projects in Himalayas.

Environmental and Socio-cultural Implications
Study of Environmental and Socio-cultural impact due to the building of high dams in the Himalaya.

An introduction to a great poet from Uttarakhand Lok Ratna Gumani (1791-1846), who wrote in Hindi, Sanskrit, Kumaoni, and Nepali.

This is collection of selected poems of Gaurda, which has been introduced, selected and translated by Charu Chandra Pandey.