1Post Doctoral Fellow-UGC, Department of Geography, NEHU-Shillong
2Civil Service Student, Study Center-Alternative Learning System, Shalimar Place-New Delhi
Dams construction has direct and indirect impact on the people and environment as well as the entire lifestyle of the affected people. Such developmental projects not only affect the tribal ecosystem but also the natural ecosystem. The study will try to examine the impact and consequences of Mapithel dam on the livelihood of the people in the study area.
Dams, development, lifestyle, ecosystem, tribal, livelihood
