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Maharashtra's 3,000 MW Clean Power Project Faces Stir Over Felling of 32,000+ Trees
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What Happened?
A proposed 3,000 MW pumped-storage hydropower project in Maharashtra is facing opposition due to plans to fell over 32,000 trees, raising environmental and livelihood concerns among local residents.
Key points
- The Saidongar-I project aims to generate 3,000 MW of electricity at an estimated cost of Rs 13,500 crore.
- The project involves felling 32,490 trees and diverting around 233 hectares of forest land.
- Residents allege inadequate consultations and fear losing access to essential natural resources.
- Environmental activists are concerned about the ecological impact of tree felling on wildlife and biodiversity.
- Maharashtra's government defends the project as necessary for energy stability amid increasing renewable energy use.
Key insights
- The project highlights the tension between energy development and environmental conservation.
- Local opposition may influence future energy projects in Maharashtra.
- The controversy raises questions about the adequacy of environmental assessments for large infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
The outcome of this project could significantly impact local livelihoods and forest ecosystems.
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Entities
Maharashtra· StateTorrent Power· CompanySaidongar· LocationRaigad· District
Source
India Today
