A Study on Socio-demographic Profile of Displaced and Rehabilitated Tribal with special reference to Kelo Dam Project, Chhattisgarh

Abstract

Major Dam projects often result in massive displacement, rehabilitation and transition of population. The research paper examines the socio-demographic profile of displaced and rehabilitated tribal due to Kelo dam project in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India. The objectives of the study are (i) to know socio-economic status of displaced tribal due to Kelo dam project and (ii) to identify problems and challenges of rehabilitated tribal. Study was based on primary and secondary data. Field work was carried out in 5 villages of Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. Simple random sampling was done to collect the data from 90 respondents. Analysis of data was done by Mean, Percentage and Kuppuswamy's Socio Economic Status Scale (2019). The respondents are those who displaced and rehabilitated due to Kelo dam project were included in the study. Results revealed that mean age of the respondents is 45 and respondents belong to upper lower (IV) socio economic class. It is also found that majority of the respondents reported lack of facilities in the rehabilitated area. Thus, the study concluded that socio-economic status of tribal who were displaced and rehabilitated due to Kelo dam project is in upper lower class and facing problems and challenges in their daily life. Government should focus on their issues and provide them aids, facilities, proper compensation to overcomes displaced and rehabilitated tribals living standard.