Families displaced by the Lower Suktel Dam Project in Odisha’s Balangir district continue to face rehabilitation challenges. Despite sacrificing their homeland for the project, many issues remain unresolved. The dam, considered Balangir’s lifeline, submerged 29 villages, affecting 11,606 families – 7,212 completely and 4,126 partially. While relocation was carried out hurriedly after water began filling the reservoir, problems persist. What was once a village is now a vast water body. The dam’s scenic beauty contrast with the sorrow of those who lost their homes and are still waiting for proper rehabilitation and support. // Artist – Tulsi Shankar kumbhar Medium – Photography Dimension – 6720×3988 Camera – EOS Canon 5D Mark IV // About the artist – I am Tulsi Shankar Kumbhar, a self-taught photographer based in India. I have been practicing photography since 2013, and I am committed to continuing my craft long-term. You can connect with me on Instagram at @tulsishankarphotography and @tulsishankar.eth to explore a broader view of my work. My photographs has been featured on prominent Instagram pages such as @people_infinity_, @humanportrait, @streetphotography, @worldphotography_page, and @indian.hobbygraphy. Additionally, my work has been showcased at various prestigious events, including the Dubai Exhibition, AURA International Photography & Art Exhibition 2024, NFTNYC 2023 & 2024, NFTBucharest 2024, Miami and Lisbon. // License: As long as the creator is credited, the primary NFT holder can use the NFT in advertising, to display privately and in groups, and to create virtual galleries, documentaries, and essays. Commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works are not permitted. Ownership of the intellectual property remains with the creator.