Impact of Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Project on Production and Productivity of Livestock in Kinnaur and Shimla Districts of Himachal Pradesh

Authors

  • Anup Katoch Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension Education and Rural Sociology College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur (HP)
  • Jagtar Guleria Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension Education and Rural Sociology College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur (HP)
  • Ashok Kumar Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension Education and Rural Sociology College of Agriculture CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur (HP)

Keywords:

Hydroelectric, livestock, power, production, productivity

Abstract

Nathpa Jhakri Power Project is the biggest hydro-electric project of the country built on the Satluj river and is located in  Shimla and Kinnaur districts of Himachal Pradesh. Although, hydroelectric projects offer opportunities for infrastructure  development and economic growth; but if not well designed, implemented and operated, they have the potential to  adversely affect the communities. In this study an attempt has been made to study the pros and cons of the power project on  production and productivity of livestock. By studying the sample of 200 random selected families. It is concluded that  Nathpa Jhakri hydroelectric power project has positive impact on the production and productivity livestock in the  surrounding panchayats. 

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Published

2018-01-01

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (2018): Indian Journal of Extension Education, (Jan-Mar), 2018

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Katoch, A., Guleria, J., & Kumar, A. (Trans.). (2018). Impact of Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Project on Production and Productivity of Livestock in Kinnaur and Shimla Districts of Himachal Pradesh . Indian Journal of Extension Education, 54(1), 176–178. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijee/article/view/4803