In what could trigger fresh controversies, the NDA Government at the Centre during the last two years has accorded environment and forest clearance to several hydroelectric projects that have a combined generation capacity of 6,000 MW of power. In the last two years of its rule at the Centre, the …
In what could trigger fresh controversies, the NDA Government at the Centre during the last two years has accorded environment and forest clearance to several hydroelectric projects that have a combined generation capacity of 6,000 MW of power. In the last two years of its rule at the Centre, the …
The Kolkata-based Eastern Zone (EZ) Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) admitted on July 30, 2015, an appeal (No-04/2015/EZ) Pradip Kumar Bhuyan and another versus Union of India and Others) that challenged the environment clearance accorded by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to the …
Three of NHPC’s four stalled projects revived NHPC, the state-run hydroelectric power producer, which has often got stuck with environmentally sensitive projects, may be on the cusp of turning a new leaf on the back of progress made on three out of its four stalled projects and higher power generation …
In all, thirteen student and youth organisations of Tinsukia district had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4 last year expressing serious concern over the environment and forest clearance being recommended by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on the River Valley Project and the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) …
The Ministry of Environment, Forrest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has accorded environment clearance for construction of the 2,880-MW Dibang Multipurpose Project in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh by the NHPC Ltd. The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 25347 crore. The project is likely to be …
State-owned NHPC has received environmental clearance for its Dibang multipurpose hydropower cum flood moderation project, worth over Rs 25,000 crore, in Arunachal Pradesh. "Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change (MOEF&CC;) vide its Order dated May 19, 2015 has accorded environmental clearance for Dibang Multipurpose project (2880 MW) subject to …
The 3,000-Mw project got the panel's nod by allowing the NHPC to reduce the dam height by only 10 metres - a proposal which had been rejected only a month ago by environment ministry Dibang, India's largest hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh that got the green nod from the Union …
NAGPUR : Over a hundred groups and individuals from across the country have opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Government's move to dilute environmental laws. A two-day consultation (held on October 8-9 at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi) discussed the recent change to environmental laws and the subsequent impact on …
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects has accorded environment clearance to the 3000-MW Dibang Multipurpose Project in its 77 th meeting recently under alleged pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Subsequent to the EAC approval to the project, discussion on the project was …
Contrary to its pre-election stance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after assuming power at the Centre, is seemingly in a hurry to get the proposed mega hydel power projects of the NE region executed. The BJP-led Government at the Centre is mounting pressure on the statutory authorities to accord clearances …
The environment ministry is all set to give the Dibang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh the green light, resulting in the diversion of more than 4,500 hectares of bio-diversity rich forest. This despite the proposal for the 3,000 MW project having been rejected by the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), on …
ITANAGAR: Union Minister of State for Environment & Forests (Independent Charge) Prakash Javadekar has assured Arunachal Pradesh to expedite forest clearance for the 3000 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in the State. Javadekar’s assurance came when Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on him at New Delhi yesterday, a communique from the …
Union Minister of State for Environment & Forests (Independent Charge) Prakash Javadekar has assured the Arunachal Pradesh government that he will expedite forest clearance for the 3000 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in the state. Javadekar's assurance came when Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on him at New Delhi yesterday, a …
The 2×30 kilo watt Ashapani micro hydel project has been commissioned in Chaglagam circle under remote Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China. With the commissioning of the project recently, the long-awaited demand of the circle for total electrification of the remotest circle and its adjoining villages has been fulfilled, …
New Delhi : The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation's 3,000-MW Dibang project in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be taken up for faster clearance by the Prime Minister-headed Cabinet Committee on Investment. The R16,000-crore project, billed as the country's largest hydropower project till date, has been stuck for over six years due …
More than 150 hydel projects are being pushed in Arunachal Pradesh to claim the so-called first user right on the common rivers before China dams them. At risk are the life and livelihood of millions in northeast India. Nijor naak kati xatinir jatra bhongo (cut off one’s nose to spite …
GUWAHATI: Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) has demanded the cancellation of the public hearing that will be held in Arunachal Pradesh regarding the construction of the 3,000–MW Dibang Hydroelectric Project in the State by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). KMSS has claimed that the people of Sadiya in Assam …
GUWAHATI, June 12 – The All India Forum of Forest Movements (AIFFM) has called for immediate halt to State repression of those engaged in the movements to stop implementation of big dam projects and upholding the rights of the forest people in the NE region. In a statement here, the …
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 – After clearing two remaining phases of the Majuli Island Protection Project, the Planning Commission has accorded investment clearance to ‘Restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dholla-Hatighuli’ project. The project, estimated to cost Rs 54.43 crore, is to be completion in …
The Planning Commission has given investment clearance for the Rs 54.43-crore project for the restoration of Dibang and Lohit rivers to their original courses at Dholla Hatiguli in Assam. The project is expected to be completed within the current fiscal year ending March 31, an official release said. The Ministry …
