This book is a first-ever detailed analysis of the land acquired for development. projects and their impact on the displaced and project-affected people of Gujarat, . from 1947 to 2004. It begins with a debate on the meaning of the term?development?. and focuses on displacement, marginalisation and impoverishment as direct consequences. of admittedly debatable methods of progress adopted in Gujarat in the name of. development. The book presents a comprehensive account of land acquired for water resources, . industries, mines, HRD, transportation/communication, and urban development. projects an.