Uttrakhand - Debate again centers around Construction of Dams
posted by Gange
on Mon, 07/01/2013 - 08:26
After floods leading to devastation debate on construction of Dams has again picked up momentum.While environmentalists blame rapid mushrooming of Dams a crucial factor behind the tragedy  others are firmly establishing need for Dams to get more energy for economic development. The World Commission on Dams ( WCD )says that no dam should be built without the “demonstrable acceptance†of affected people, and without the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous and tribal peoples.Following publications can help to understand the problem...
Dams and Development: A Framework for Decision Making ( Describes various aspects of Dams planning)ÂÂ
https://www.internationalrivers.org/resources/
A brief summery of the above WCD report published by International Rivers as a Citizen's Guide to the WCD, which summarizes key findings and describes how community groups can use the report to improve water and energy planning can also be downloaded on following link.ÂÂ
https://www.internationalrivers.org/files/attached-files/wcdguide.pdf
Ganga facts
|
The ganga is a life supporting system and it's well being will determine quality of life of millions of people living along places along its bank. The conflicting intersts of modern society is responsible for its pollution and other ecological problems.The Ganges provides countless benifits to us ranging from food to salvation. It is duty of everyone of protect this National river of India. Well being of the Ganga is an absolute indicator of environmental well being of India. |