The Effect of Animal Factor on Soil Conservation in Western Rajasthan

The whole country is now conscious of the problems of Rajasthan Desert and the need for soil conservation in this region. This paper deals with the set-backs that the an;mal factor causes in tackling these problems. In the course of delineating the different processes which contribute to such set-backs the various factors which in turn contribute to the perpetuation of various animals and birds and the different beliefs and sentiments that go to such perpetuation are mentioned. No attempts have been made to suggest ways and means of suppressing or modifying these deep ischolar_mained sentiments and beliefs as this requires a sociological and economical approach. In the Central Arid Zone Research Institute a Human Factor Studies Division and a Special Animal Studies Djvision have been set up. In due course of time these Divisions will remedy these beliefs.