Which of the following is not considered a consequence of environmental damage?

While river valley projects can have environmental impacts, they are not a direct result of environmental damage. In fact, such projects are often initiated for the purpose of providing various benefits such as irrigation, power generation, and flood control, among others. The projects listed in the solution (Damodar Valley Organization, Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud, and Rajasthan Canal) are examples of multi-purpose river valley projects in India that have brought about significant development and infrastructure, along with some environmental and social impacts.