Published on May 17, 2014
Hirakud dam is the oldest dam in India and it has displaced more than one lakh people without proper resettlement.
As far as basic amenities are concerned, the displaced still do not have a water connection, permanent job, schools and other basic services including health.
This is a short film on the condition of Hirakud dam displaced people. Read more: http://www.indiawaterportal.org/artic…
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