Dr. Gobinda Palit [B.A. (Honours), M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.] was born and raised in Changlang, a picturesque region in Arunachal Pradesh, India. As the son of a government employee who served in the Arunachal Pradesh (CPWD/APPWD) and was posted in Changlang since 1967 during the NEFA period, Dr. Palit’s entire educational journey and socio-cultural development have been deeply rooted in the unique landscape and rich tribal heritage specifically in Changlang of Arunachal Pradesh and in North East India in general. With strong moral encouragement and academic guidance from his teachers and peers, along with generous financial support from his parents, he pursued his academic path with dedication. He earned his B.A. (Honours) and M.A. in Geography, as well as a B.Ed., followed by a Ph.D. from Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar. Dr. Palit has undertaken several field-based research projects under prestigious institutions such as WWF-India and the ICSSR-affiliated Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Guwahati. He also volunteered in a field-based survey conducted by the International Working Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). In addition to his academic and research engagements, during his postgraduate studies, he worked as a news correspondent for the English daily The North East Times, under the esteemed editorship of Prof. Hiren Gohain. He has actively participated in numerous national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops, presenting scholarly papers on a wide range of geo-environmental themes. His academic contributions include the publication of several research papers in reputed national and international journals, as well as chapters in edited volumes. With over a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Palit has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students across various domains of Geography and Disaster Management. He previously served as the Head of the Department of Geography at Himalayan University, and is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Geography at the same institution in Itanagar. Before joining Himalayan University, he was associated with the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), where he taught postgraduate courses in both Geography and Disaster Management. Over the years, he has taught thousands of students from various parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Sikkim and Meghalaya at different colleges and universities. Many of his former students are now serving in prestigious roles throughout the region — as administrators, police officers, advocates, academicians, researchers, teachers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and even as progressive cultivators. For a teacher from a humble background, it is a matter of immense pride and fulfilment to see his students contributing meaningfully to society and holding responsible positions across Northeast India. His primary academic and research interests include geo-environmental geography, particularly in the context of mountain ecosystems and biodiversity, indigenous knowledge systems, disaster management, human and socio-cultural geography, biogeography, and recreation, tourism, and travel geography. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Palit, being a naturalist, is passionate about nature conservation and exploration, with hobbies that reflect his zest for life and the environment. He enjoys traveling and expeditionary journeys to explore new places and people, photography, cooking and culinary exploration, plantation and gardening, angling and fishing, birds, bees and butterfly watching, and listening to music. He is a member and life member of several national and international research and voluntary organizations, reflecting his commitment to socio-environmental conservation, scholarly collaboration, and contributions to the global academic community. Address: Dr. Gobinda Palit, Old colony, Margherita, Post Office- Margherita, Tinsukia district, Assam – 786 181 Email – gobindapalit17@gmail.com Dr. Akhil Ramachandran [B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. in Geography, Ph.D.] was born and brought up in Kerala, where he pursued his entire academic journey. A distinguished Geographer, Educator, and Researcher, Dr. Akhil’s work bridges the interface between natural landscapes and human planning, with a focus on environmental sustainability and spatial development. He earned his Ph.D. from Swami Anandatheertha Campus, affiliated with Kannur University, specializing in watershed dynamics and water security. His research offers crucial insights into hydrological systems and the sustainable management of water resources—an area of increasing significance in both academic and policy domains. Dr. Akhil is currently serving as the Vice Principal of the Wadihuda Institute of Research and Advanced Studies (WIRAS) in Kerala. Prior to this, he taught Under graduate and Post graduate students of Geography and GIS-Remote Sensing at Geography Department, Himalayan University. Dr. Akhil is well verse and expertise in GIS-Remote Sensing and digital cartography subject. He held key academic and administrative positions too, including Head of the Geography Department and Research Coordinator at Himalayan University, Itanagar. His professional journey also includes practical experience in spatial planning, gained through his association with the Town Planning Office and the Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS) in Kerala. An accomplished academic, Dr. Akhil has authored numerous research papers and scholarly publications in the fields of land use planning, morphometric analysis, and environmental geoscience. His previous book, Kerala: The Fragile Paradise (1st Edition, published by Blueink Books, Kannur), reflects his deep commitment to understanding, conserving, and communicating the delicate ecological balance of his home state. Dr. Akhil is a passionate advocate for integrating research with education and policy, bringing scientific precision and narrative clarity to his writings. His contribution to Geography of Arunachal Pradesh adds both depth and perspective, combining academic rigor with a vision for sustainable development. With his interdisciplinary approach and dedication to both scholarship and practical application, Dr. Akhil continues to inspire students, researchers, and policy thinkers alike. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Akhil, is very friendly to his students and peers. Being a Geographer, he enjoys traveling and expeditionary journeys riding his Bullet to explore new places and people. He is found of friendship, sports, writing books and listening to music. Address: Dr. Akhil Ramachandran, S/o- Ramachandran Nair.V “Madhavam” (Thekkemundackal) Karoor, Ambalapuzha Alappuzha, Kerala – 688 561. Email: agniamba@gmail.com