11.3.4.3.1. Displacement problems due to dams

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define displacement in the context of dam construction.

   Hint

   Think about what happens to communities when their land is taken for a project.

2. 2.

   What is rehabilitation?

   Hint

   Consider how society helps individuals return to their lives after loss.

3. 3.

   What is the main social issue arising from dam construction?

   • Employment loss
   • Displacement
   • Environmental degradation

   Hint

   Think about what happens to communities when a dam is built.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Chipko Movement is related to the rights of the displaced communities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the connection between environmental conservation and community rights.

5. 5.

   Design a brief proposal for a rehabilitation strategy focusing on preserving the cultural identity of displaced communities due to dam projects.

   Hint

   Think about what elements would help sustain the culture the community has lost.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the potential economic impacts on a village due to the construction of a dam nearby, taking into account the displacement of its residents.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate impacts and long-term outcomes.