''Multi-purpose projects and large dams have been the cause of many new social movements.''Highlight the concerns related to such movements.

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Concerns related to social movements which were raised due to multi-purpose river valley projects:
Environmental issues related to cutting and destruction of trees
Rehabilitation of the displaced people
Compensation from govt. for their loss of land and houses

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Dams are source of benefit and comfort for some but loss and discomfort for others. This may cause many problems like submergence of agricultural and residential land destruction of large ecosystems, production of polluting gas methane from submerged vegetation, etc. The aim of 'Save the Narmada Movement project was to raise protect against the height of Sardar Sarover Dam on river Narmada. Two more such projects which caused displacement of tribal and locals and their alienation from their land without getting any benefit in return are Tawa Dam project on River Tawa and Teh dam on river Ganga.

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''Multi-purpose projects and large dams have been the cause of many new social movements.''Highlight the concerns related to such movements.

Concerns related to social movements which were raised due to multi-purpose river valley projects:Environmental issues related to cutting and destruction of treesRehabilitation of the displaced peopleCompensation from govt. for their loss of land and houses

Concerns related to social movements which were raised due to multi-purpose river valley projects:
Environmental issues related to cutting and destruction of trees
Rehabilitation of the displaced people
Compensation from govt. for their loss of land and houses