This book attempts to address the various issues concerning the gender discriminations in the development-induced displacement process in India, with special reference to the Dibbapalem rehabilitation colony in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Presenting an overview of the development and displacement in the state, it assesses the socio-demographic characteristics of the displaced women, their time management and income levels.

Further examining the resettlement and rehabilitation policy of the government, it takes stock of the displaced women’s awareness regarding physical and psychological health, sexually transmitted diseases, and reproductive health.