Dams · Fish Sanctuaries · Fish, Fisheries, Fisherfolk · Hydropower · Western Ghats

MoEF Committee Rejects the Adani Application and asks to apply afresh for Warasgaon-Warangi Project!

In a respite to forest dwelling communities, fragile biodiversity and community conservation areas in the Western Ghats, Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) rejected Adani Energy’s application for 1500 MW Warasgaon-Warangi Pump Storage Project. The committee has asked the proponent to apply afresh for Stage I Clearance, adding several conditions to assessment.

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Dams · Fish · Fish Sanctuaries · Fish, Fisheries, Fisherfolk · Hydropower · Western Ghats

Adani Pump Storage Dams: Defiling sacred pools and fish sanctuaries in the Western Ghats

Adani Energy proposes to build two large dams in the heart of Western Ghats as a part of Warangi-Warasgaon Pumped Storage Project. One of the dams will be located in Tekpowale Village, about 65 kms from Pune.  

I actually could not believe my eyes when I read the name Tekpowale.

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