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Synopsis The book deals with development related displacement and the issues of resettlement and rehabilitation of tribals.  Withy a view to achieve rapid economic growth. A good number of developmental projects have been initiated and implemental by both the central and state governments.  These projects include mega Dams, power plants, industries, mining operations etc. through these developmental projects have brought economic prospenity for the country, none the less these mega projects have caused forced displacement of millions of people to pane the way for these project.  Among the people displaced by various developmental projects, a large number of people belong to STs, SCs and OBCs, who are always regarded as disadvantaged section of the society.  This pioneering volume presents the experiences of those who have been physically uprooted by a mega dam in orissa.  This book will benefit the policy makers.  Academicians and research as in providing them greater insight into development related displacement, the nature and process of displacement, socio-economic impact of displacement and the issues of resettlement and rehabilitation policy of the displaced people