“Narmada Bachao Aandolan” raised issues of how constructions of big dams create environmental problems. Discuss two such issue. ( CBSE 2010)

“Narmada Bachao Aandolan” raised many social, environmental and economic issues that opposed the construction of dams:

•As dams require large ground base, a huge number of local communities are displaced from their original place of settlement without proper compensation.

•Construction of dams increase soil salinity and promote soil erosion.

•It causes deforestation on a large scale as a lot of forest cover is cut down. Deforestation also stimulates earthquakes.

•Rich biodiversity is lost and wildlife affected.

•Dam construction needs a lot of capital investment. Consequently a lot of public money is wasted without any benefits.