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Why the Srinagar Hydro Electric Project continues to remain a threat

Warning Board by the impounded Alaknanda river at Dhari Devi temple, Srinagar (Photo by Author taken on 05.05.2015)
Warning Board by the impounded Alaknanda river at Dhari Devi temple, Srinagar                                                     (Photo by Author taken on 05.05.2015)

 

Srinagar of my thought A recent trip to Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal was educative and eventful. Myself belonging to border areas of Pauri District, I had heard village people often talking of Srinagar in casual conversation. During summer vacation, I would think of travelling to native village via Srinagar but could never explore the route. Watching snaps of Pauri and Almora towns, I imagined of Srinagar town on similar lines as a cascade cluster of modern buildings. In June 2013, the town was in news since an infuriated Alaknanda River waters had engulfed it. Continue reading “Why the Srinagar Hydro Electric Project continues to remain a threat”