Curse or Boon: The Paradox of Flood

This book, ” Curse or Boon: The Paradox of Flood”, presents a distinctive and insightful exploration of the intricate and multifaceted relationship that the Indian state of Bihar has had with floods over the centuries. It captures the paradoxical duality of floods in Bihar, which are often seen as calamitous natural events but also as vital agents of ecological and agricultural rejuvenation. Since millennia, this unique perspective has significantly influenced the region’s socio-economic fabric, cultural traditions, and environmental landscape in developing region like Bihar.