# India's Biggest River Project Overlooks Women's Needs

A major river project in India is displacing thousands of people, with women facing disproportionate hardships. The project's planning has failed to account for women's specific needs, leaving them without adequate support or livelihood alternatives. This highlights a critical gap in large-scale infrastructure development, where social impact assessments often overlook vulnerable groups.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/8/15/the-women-indias-biggest-river-project-forgot?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:22:09 +0000