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Are the Economic Benefits of Dam Building Worth the Environmental Costs? -An Indian Context.

  • Unique Paper ID: 169027
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 6
  • PageNo: 177-193
  • Abstract:
  • India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. With a large and growing population, it has an insatiable and ever-increasing demand for energy and water resources. Considering India has more than 14,000 kilometres in its top eight longest rivers, the country often uses dams for both water distribution to industrial and agricultural sectors, and hydroelectric power generation. The latter has become increasingly vital amid the global shift towards renewable energy. However, researchers across the world are beginning to question the environmental viability of dams given the increasing focus on the environment. Degradation of the environment is not only risky to the health of all living things as seen by the adverse effects of global warming, but also a major economic concern. This paper weighs the economic benefits against the environmental costs and investigates the viability of dams as sustainable projects by analysing existing research on the topic.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 6
  • PageNo: 177-193

Are the Economic Benefits of Dam Building Worth the Environmental Costs? -An Indian Context.

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