Upstream effects of dam on livelihoods of agriculture-dependent communities: A micro-level study of Itamara mouza in Hirbandh C.D. block, Bankura District, West Bengal (India)

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 313; p. 127893
• Main Authors: Nandi, Debmita, Sarkar, Sumana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Kangsabati Dam; Land submergence; Occupational shifting; Outmigration; Upstream dam area; Land submergence; Occupational shifting; Kangsabati Dam; Outmigration; Upstream dam area

It is generally believed that the Dam has been constructed for the development of society. Although several previous studies have shown a negative aspect of it, especially downstream of the Dam, limited studies have been done regarding the Dam's impact on the upstream area. This paper shows the...