Infrastructure Development and its Environmental Impact: Study of Konkan Railways

Name: Infrastructure Development and its Environmental Impact: Study of Konkan Railways
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SKU: 9788180694509
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ISBN:9788180694509
Author:Prabha Shastri Ranade
Publisher:Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
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Konkan Railway, the longest railway line constructed in post-independence period is a trend setter in infrastructure development in India.
This book analyses the impact of major infrastructure project of Konkan Railway on the environment and socio-economic aspects of the western coastal region of India. It includes a study of resource base, transport infrastructure and industrial development of the region as well as rehabilitation, employment generation and environmental conservation by Konkan Railway. It also assesses the impact of Konkan Railway on land use, population growth and urbanization, emergence of new towns, tourism development, traffic handled by major ports and foreign direct investment attracted towards the region. It evaluates the role of Konkan Railway as a sustainable transport infrastructure and an asset for regional development.