Impact Assessment of Developmental Projects — Important Questions

Displacement of local people, Loss of forest cover, Destruction of wildlife habitats

Dam construction often leads to displacement of people, clearing of forests, and destruction of animal habitats. Electricity generation and water storage are positive impacts.

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Development activities have both positive and negative impacts. While they bring benefits like infrastructure and jobs, they can also cause environmental damage and social displacement.

Shopping mall construction - Traffic congestion

Each developmental project has specific impacts: malls increase traffic, dams affect aquatic life, highways cause pollution, and SEZs convert agricultural land.