The Social and Environmental Effects of Large Dams: A review of the literature |
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Page 55
... planning stage to study in detail " the particular social conditions " of the scheme . The author tells us " the need for such an approach is almost invariably underestimated . " In many cases the future management considerations are ...
... planning stage to study in detail " the particular social conditions " of the scheme . The author tells us " the need for such an approach is almost invariably underestimated . " In many cases the future management considerations are ...
Page 165
... planning , using substan- tive data based on actual Project Reports of the Government . This analysis is an eye - opener in a country where the project authorities get the project sanctioned by the Planning Commission by overstat- ing ...
... planning , using substan- tive data based on actual Project Reports of the Government . This analysis is an eye - opener in a country where the project authorities get the project sanctioned by the Planning Commission by overstat- ing ...
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... planning . Some have advocated the incorporation of environmental con- siderations from the very beginning of the planning process . However , they all start from the assumption that large dams are necessary ; there is no scope for the ...
... planning . Some have advocated the incorporation of environmental con- siderations from the very beginning of the planning process . However , they all start from the assumption that large dams are necessary ; there is no scope for the ...
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