Centre tells Supreme Court no new hydel projects should come up in upper Ganga
The Union government has advised the Supreme Court against permitting new hydroelectric projects in the upper Ganga region of Uttarakhand. This decision follows a common affidavit from the Ministries of Environment, Jal Shakti, and Power, which stated that only seven existing projects would be allowed to continue. The government cited concerns over environmental impacts and past disasters as reasons for its restrictive stance.
- ▪The Union government has submitted to the Supreme Court that no new hydroelectric projects should be allowed in the upper Ganga region.
- ▪Only seven existing projects, totaling over 2,150 MW, will be permitted to continue due to substantial investments and environmental considerations.
- ▪The government's decision reflects a shift from previous support for additional projects, citing cumulative environmental impacts and past disasters as key concerns.
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- ▪ No new hydel project on upper Ganga: Govt to SC — Hindustan Times — Top
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In a significant submission to the Supreme Court, the Union government has said that no new hydroelectric projects should be permitted in the upper reaches of the Ganga in Uttarakhand, with the Ministries of Environment, Jal Shakti and Power presenting a single, restrictive position to the court.In a common affidavit filed on May 19, the three Ministries stated that apart from seven hydroelectric projects already commissioned or substantially built, the government “is not in favour of permitting any other new hydro-electric project in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basin in the upper reaches of the River Ganga in the State of Uttarakhand”.
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