Transport Induced Displacement in Karnataka: A Study of Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP)

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Analysis of Displacement at International, National and at State level. 3. Profile of Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project. 4. Socio-Economic Profile of the displaced persons. 5. Utilization of compensation amount. 6. Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations.

Development of infrastructure is the basic necessity of any country. Bangalore has become the hub of IT, due to this in-migration has increased immensely. City has extended in all the directions. Most of the villages are encompassed in the urban agglomeration. Fertile agriculture lands are acquired for the development projects. This book “Transport Induced Displacement in Karnataka- A Study of Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP)” is the outcome of UGC Major Research Project submitted to University Grants Commission, New Delhi. 

This book is comprehensive in nature and discussed various issues on displacement. How landlords became land losers and their life before and after the acquisition of land. This book will be of more useful for future researchers and policy makers.