Spatial Analysis of the Mid Manair Dam: Assessing Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts Using GIS Technology
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to analyse the impacts of the Mid Manair Dam in Telangana, India. By leveraging GIS, this study provides a spatial analysis of land use changes, environmental impacts, and the socio-economic consequences of dam-induced displacement. The paper examines pre and post-construction land cover data to assess changes in agricultural patterns, water resource management, and ecosystem dynamics. It investigates the spatial distribution of displaced communities and the effectiveness of resettlement efforts. Through this GIS-based approach, the study offers a comprehensive understanding of the Mid Manair Dam’s impact, contributing to more informed decision-making for future development projects. The authors conducted an ethnographic study and collected narratives from the people affected. Geospatial mapping tools (GIS, RS, and GPS) were used to draw the different thematic maps. It can be seen from the maps that the lives and livelihoods of people in about ten villages were affected. The paper concludes by assessing environmental and socio-economic impacts using GIS technology and policy advocacy.
Source: Journal of Rural Development
Authors: Sonal Mobar Roy, N. S. R. Prasad
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417348697