30 Questions
What was one of Dubey's claims regarding the contractors for the project?
They had subcontracted the work to small builders lacking technical expertise.
Why was Dubey transferred to Gaya, Bihar against his wishes?
Because his name was leaked by the prime minister's office.
What did NHAI eventually admit regarding Dubey's allegations?
The allegations were fully substantiated.
For what crime were Mantu Kumar and three others arrested?
Murder of Dubey.
What was Mantu Kumar sentenced to, along with two others, in 2010?
Life in prison for murder and other offenses.
What has taken center stage in the minds of policymakers as an instrument under National Water Policy?
River-Linking Projects (ILR).
What is one of the claimed benefits of the river interlinking project?
Providing additional irrigation to 35 million hectares
How does the river interlinking project aim to support livelihoods?
By creating a path for aquatic ecosystems to migrate
What is NOT a claimed benefit of the river interlinking project?
Increasing food production to 500mn tones
How does the river interlinking project aim to contribute to national integration?
By involving every Panchayat as a shareholder
Which region may benefit from the river interlinking project's goal of eradicating flooding problems?
North and northeast regions
What is one of the expected outcomes of the large canals linking rivers in the project?
Facilitating inland navigation
What was the outcome of the public interest litigation filed in the Bombay High Court in April 1992?
Dismissed the plaint
What is a potential consequence of the construction of reservoirs and river linking canals according to the text?
Displacement of over 5,83,000 people
Why did the High Court dismiss the claim regarding the impact on khazan lands?
Claim was without foundation
Which group is mentioned as likely to face social unrest and cultural alienation due to forced resettlement?
Local indigenous tribal community
According to the High Court, what is the reason for not defeating a public project of great magnitude?
Comparative hardship faced by people in the region
What further complicates water sharing and management issues between riparian states according to the text?
Interlinking of Rivers plan
What was the cost incurred by the Corporation every day according to the text?
Rs. 45 lakhs
What is one of the political implications mentioned in the text regarding some ILR schemes?
Creation of strained relationships with neighboring countries
How did the High Court view the benefit derived from constructing the rail line compared to the impact on Khazan lands?
Benefit outweighed the impact
What does the text propose as a way forward for the ILR program?
Formation of River Basin Authority for coordinated action
What was one of the reasons given by the High Court for not halting the construction work on the rail line project?
To safeguard the interests of a few persons
What is needed to address rehabilitation and appropriate afforestation related to ILR?
'Concurrent addressing of legal provisions'
What was the main concern raised by the Konkan Railway Re-Alignment Committee (KRRAC) regarding the existing railway line alignment?
All of the above
Why was the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC rejected by the Konkan Railway Corporation?
It would result in severe delays and increased construction costs
Which factor contributed to the growth of the KRRAC into a political movement?
Support from the powerful Church and certain political parties
What was one of the reasons provided by the KRRAC for proposing the hinterland alignment?
To minimize environmental damage
Why did the Konkan Railway Corporation oppose the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC?
It would involve significant line diversion and impact rail access to major towns
What consequence did the KRRAC predict if the existing railway line alignment was not changed?
Large-scale displacement of coastal neighbourhoods
Study Notes
- Construction of reservoirs and river linking canals in the peninsular component is expected to displace over 583,000 people and submerge large areas of land.
- Social unrest, psychological damage, and cultural alienation are anticipated due to forced resettlement of local indigenous tribal communities.
- The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) plan has political implications as water is a state subject, complicating water sharing and management issues between riparian states.
- Some ILR schemes have international implications, potentially straining relationships with neighboring countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- River-Linking Projects aim to address water scarcity, generate power, recharge groundwater, mitigate flood and drought hazards, and support aquatic ecosystems and livelihoods.
- The ILR project claims to provide additional irrigation to 35 million hectares and generate 34,000 MW of power.
- The project is expected to create employment for over a million people, increase food production, facilitate inland navigation, and promote national integration.
Test your knowledge about the Konkan Railway Re-Alignment Committee and their protests against the proposed railway line alignment in 1991.
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