Imagine that a dam is to be constructed on a river for supplying water for irrigation and industry. After the survey it is found that a forest patch , farmland and two villages will be submerged due to this dam. List all the factors which should be considered before the decision of construction of dam
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The construction of a dam is an activity that needs to be taken only after an extensive assessment of the implications of construction. Some factors that need to be considered keeping in mind the points specified in the question are:
1. Since a forest patch would be submerged, an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the forest region needs to be undertaken to understand the floral and faunal species inhabiting the ecosystem. Does the region include any threatened species? Are the environmental laws being obeyed if the construction proceeds? Is there a need for relocating species feasibly?
2. The submergence of the farmland implies a possibly crucial source of food and income of the local people would be affected. Are the people being resettled elsewhere? What employment opportunities are being created for them?
3. The submergence of two villages is another concern area. Sine the submergence would render inhabitants homeless, appropriate living facilities would need to be provided to the villagers. A thorough EIA along with an assessment of the impact upon the Historic Envrionment needs to be undertaken. Does the village have any historic, cultural or archaeological sites that need conservation? How will those be affected?
4. The construction of a dam has far reaching consequences for the local environment. It needs to be properly studied so as to later avoid crisis and catastrophes. The execution should be well-planned, properly thought-out and flawless.
1. Since a forest patch would be submerged, an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the forest region needs to be undertaken to understand the floral and faunal species inhabiting the ecosystem. Does the region include any threatened species? Are the environmental laws being obeyed if the construction proceeds? Is there a need for relocating species feasibly?
2. The submergence of the farmland implies a possibly crucial source of food and income of the local people would be affected. Are the people being resettled elsewhere? What employment opportunities are being created for them?
3. The submergence of two villages is another concern area. Sine the submergence would render inhabitants homeless, appropriate living facilities would need to be provided to the villagers. A thorough EIA along with an assessment of the impact upon the Historic Envrionment needs to be undertaken. Does the village have any historic, cultural or archaeological sites that need conservation? How will those be affected?
4. The construction of a dam has far reaching consequences for the local environment. It needs to be properly studied so as to later avoid crisis and catastrophes. The execution should be well-planned, properly thought-out and flawless.
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