Environmental management in water resources projects

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Abstract
Irrigation and water works have been undertaken in India since ancient times in line with the central importance of agriculture in the country's economy. Early planners were well aware of the environmental consequences of their work, as this paper shows before summarizing recent experience in the management of the major environmental issues, identified as the resettlement of displaced populations, waterlogging, deforestation, pisciculture, reservoir sedimentation, water quality and impact on climate. In recent years the Government of India has established a comprehensive mechanism for the integration of environmental aspects into the planning process. The paper concludes by stressing that degradation of the environment may occur not only as a result of inappropriate development but also due to the lack of development.

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