Question

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

Answer 1

the various factors to be considered before constuction of a dam are as under:-
1)land aquisision
2)rehaqbilitation of the people
3)resettlement  of people
4)development of people of relocation
5)job opportunities for the relocated people

Answer 2

The resettlement of the people at the point established for the construction of the dam has to be planned before the process kicks off. How they will be compensated for their land and property is another factor to consider.

The peoples way of life should receive least interruption especially in terms of their source of income. The people involved in the planning of the construction have to ensure that the people whose source of livelihood is affected find an alternative.