Impact Assessment of Implementation of Local Area Development Fund and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policies in Hydroelectric Projects in Himachal Pradesh (A Study Sponsored by Directorate of Energy, Himachal Pradesh) Ranveer Singh C.S. Vaidya Agro-Economic Research Centre Himachal Pradesh University Shimla-171005 2012 Ranveer Singh and C.S. Vaidya (2012) Impact Assessment of Implementation of Local Area Development Fund and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policies in Hydroelectric Projects in Himachal Pradesh, Agro-Economic Research Centre, Shimla. The study was funded by Directorate of Energy, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. Contact Person Dr. Ranveer Singh, Officer Incharge, Agro-Economic Research Centre, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-171005 Phones 0177-2830457 (Telefax), 0177-2830182 (Res.), +91 98161 86617 (Mob.) E-mail :
[email protected] Cover photo Karcham-Wangtu, Allian Duhangan, Hydro Electric Projects in Himachal Pradesh, foot path bridge at Rampur, Mobile Health Van, Farmers training camp in Project affected area of RHEP, Budhil Hydro Electric Projects and houses of displaced families at Averi in RHEP. Printied by Bhartendu Offset Printing Press 109/5 Lower Bazar Shimla. Ph : 2808285 Mob: 92185-91003 CONTENTS # Chapter Page Abbreviations vi List of Tables vii List of Diagramms ix Foreword xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Introduction 1-3 1.1 Hydroelectric power 1 1.2 Types of hydroelectric plants 1 1.3 Advantages of run of river schemes 1 1.4 Potential for hydro power development in Himachal Pradesh 2 1.5 Preamble