Sachan Jaiswal (1 results)

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Theoretical perspective. 3. Review of literature. 4. Development induced displacement. 5. Analysis of survey data. 6. Concluding observations and policy recommendations. Bibliography. Annexures. Development induced displacement is an issue that currently is high on development agenda. The development is undertaken to generate and percolate benefits to the society at large however the process has led the resettlement of millions of people. The involuntary population displacement may lead to irreversible socio cultural impoverishment. India has largest number of displacement due to development projects particularly infrastructure projects including dams power industries roads etc. Narmada Sagar Project in Western India has been one of the most controversial development projects which has caused a large number of displacements. Similarly mining power projects industries and other infrastructure projects have displaced a large number of people in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. The book is an attempt to review the development induced displacement in India and assess the impact of development projects on displacement and rehabilitation in Madhya Pradesh and Orissa where a large number of displaced persons are resettled. The book is an effort to appraise the government bureaucrats policymakers and planners to become aware about the issues and facts related to displacement and rehabilitation in India which are highly sensitive. This book will be highly useful and relevant for political leaders bureaucrats policy makers planners academicians researchers and students. 262 pp.