Debunking A Dam Legend: Review of "Unravelling Bhakra" by Shripad Dharmadhikary

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This article by Ann-Kathrin Schneider reviews "Unravelling Bhakra", the book by Shripad Dharmadhikary on the myths of the Bhakra Dam. "The author asks whether the dam deserves the credit for having rescued India from hunger and famine, and from the demeaning position of being a receiver of food aid. The author finds very little evidence to prove Bhakra's alleged contribution to the country's development."