Devi, Madhusmita
A socio-political study on DAMS induced displacement, impoverishment risk of landlessness and social disarticulation and reconstruction model of project affected people in Assam
- Man & Development
- 43(4), Dec, 2021: p.1-18
Assam, one of the North East Indian states, presents a majestic landscape characterized by stunning hills, sprawling valleys, and mighty rivers enriched by diverse vegetation and forest cover. Due to ‘geographical space’ abundantly available in the North Eastern region, the government of India has decided to make this region as ‘powerhouse of India’ and the centre has approved-168 DAMS including both mega DAMS and small DAMS to be built in the region in the new millennium. – Reproduced