Perspectives on Polavaram
Authors/Editors: Biksham Gujja, S. Ramakrishna and Vinod Goud, with additional contributors
Perspectives on Polavaram brings together divergent views on the proposed Polavaram dam project in Andhra Pradesh. Examining the project from government, technical and popular perspectives, the book explores the debate surrounding large irrigation projects and their implications for water resources and development.
The book contributes to the wider discussion on water issues in India, including the need to balance the benefits of irrigation projects with the costs of rehabilitating displaced people and protecting the ecosystem.
Key Features
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Presents multiple perspectives on the proposed Polavaram dam project.
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Examines government, technical and popular viewpoints.
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Contributes to the debate on large irrigation projects in India.
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Addresses water resource management, rehabilitation and environmental concerns.
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Explores the relationship between irrigation projects and development.
Product Details
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Authors/Editors: Biksham Gujja, S. Ramakrishna and Vinod Goud, with additional contributors
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
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Publication Date: 1 January 2006
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Language: English
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 236
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ISBN-10: 8171885780
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ISBN-13: 978-8171885787
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Reading Age: 18 years and above
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Item Weight: 748 g
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Dimensions: 21.59 × 1.52 × 29.21 cm
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Country of Origin: India
Academic Foundation (AF), based in New Delhi, is India’s leading independent publisher of academic/scholarly books in Social Sciences, specialising in Economics—Development Economics and Indian Economy in particular, and allied subjects.
Perspectives on Polavaram brings together divergent views on the proposed Polavaram dam project in Andhra Pradesh. Examining the project from government, technical and popular perspectives, the book explores the debate surrounding large irrigation projects and their implications for water resources and development.
The book contributes to the wider discussion on water issues in India, including the need to balance the benefits of irrigation projects with the costs of rehabilitating displaced people and protecting the ecosystem.
Key Features
-
Presents multiple perspectives on the proposed Polavaram dam project.
-
Examines government, technical and popular viewpoints.
-
Contributes to the debate on large irrigation projects in India.
-
Addresses water resource management, rehabilitation and environmental concerns.
-
Explores the relationship between irrigation projects and development.
Product Details
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Authors/Editors: Biksham Gujja, S. Ramakrishna and Vinod Goud, with additional contributors
-
Publisher: Academic Foundation
-
Publication Date: 1 January 2006
-
Language: English
-
Format: Paperback
-
Pages: 236
-
ISBN-10: 8171885780
-
ISBN-13: 978-8171885787
-
Reading Age: 18 years and above
-
Item Weight: 748 g
-
Dimensions: 21.59 × 1.52 × 29.21 cm
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Country of Origin: India
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