About the Author

Dr S.K. Tiwari (b. 1941)is the Professor of Geography and (ex.) Head of the Department of Tribal Studies, University of Jabalpur. He has contributed significantly in the fields of Natural and Social Sciences. He has authored about three dozens of prestigious books and has been awarded ‘Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Srijan Samman’ by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. He has written a series of three books on river Narmada. His contributions to the cause of Nature Conservation and Primitive Communities are widely acclaimed. He has three encyclopedias also in his credit. A series of books on Indian Culture and Tribal literature are in progress.

Dr G.P. Mishra (b. 1942) is the founder Vice Chancellor of Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary University, Jabalpur (2009-2013). A well-known scientist and a reputed social worker, Dr. Mishra has been the Rotary Governor of District 3280 (1995-98). He loved adventures and swam across the entire length of river Narmada. This great feat of Dr. Mishra was duly recorded in Limca Book of Records (2006).