• Dr Ramya S

Abstract: - There is a growing concern that dam projects cause irreversible environment change, which are often complex, multiple, and essentially negative. Large dams have enormous consequences for people’s lives and livelihoods, including controversial issues such as displacement and resettlement. The opponents of dam construction argue that the social and economic consequences (and environmental) of large dams are more far-reaching than those associated with other infrastructure projects because of the huge impact across time and space in both the ecosystem and in social, economic, and cultural structures. Provided that such communities are relocated with adequate compensation, new economic opportunities and social benefits, they can exploit the new circumstances as a chance to strengthen their income-earning capacity and thus their living standards. The new settlement may provide upgraded infrastructure facilities and reduced exposure to nature hazards Developing and developed countries perceive dam removal in different contexts due to their technical and economic strengths. Therefore, it is unlikely to define unique combinations of socio-economic benefits in developing and developed worlds. Decisions regarding dam removal should incorporate social, economic, and geographic considerations in regionally explicit contexts. Overall, dam removal should be seen as equally important as dam building in the overall planning process on water storage infrastructure developments.

Keywords: - Large Dams, River, Environment. Projects, construction, agricultural, instability, tourisms.

"Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Large Dams-A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.f656-f661, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410569.pdf

"Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Large Dams-A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppf656-f661, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410569.pdf