Dams, development, displacement and tribals
By: Verghese, B.G.
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ArticlePublisher: 2006Description: p.28-37.Subject(s): Tribes | Refugees | Dams
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World AffairsSummary: India's explosive demographic growth and galloping urbanisation are rapidly increasing the demand for both water and electrical power. Large hydro-electrical projects are hence necessary even though they cause extensive social and ecological problems which must be comprehensively addressed by the state. However, it should be kept in mind that a lack of development and the want of water and employment cause massive human displacement, social strife and injustice, also resulting in irreversible environmental degradation. - Reproduced.
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India's explosive demographic growth and galloping urbanisation are rapidly increasing the demand for both water and electrical power. Large hydro-electrical projects are hence necessary even though they cause extensive social and ecological problems which must be comprehensively addressed by the state. However, it should be kept in mind that a lack of development and the want of water and employment cause massive human displacement, social strife and injustice, also resulting in irreversible environmental degradation. - Reproduced.
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