FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest land
The Union environment ministry's Forest Advisory Committee has approved the diversion of over 3,000 hectares of forest land for various infrastructure projects across multiple states. These projects include hydropower, coal mining, and iron ore mining, which will involve significant tree felling and ecological considerations. The approvals come with conditions aimed at ensuring environmental protection and biodiversity management in sensitive areas.
- ▪The FAC granted in-principle approval for the diversion of 261.53 hectares of forest land for the 680 MW Attunli Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
- ▪In Chhattisgarh, the FAC approved Stage-I clearance for the diversion of 1,742.6 hectares of forest land for the Kente Extension Opencast Coal Mine.
- ▪The FAC also granted Stage-I clearance for iron ore mining in Goa and Odisha, with specific requirements for wildlife management and reforestation.
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FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest landThe Union environment ministry's FAC has approved forest land diversion for various infrastructure projects, impacting over 3,000 hectares across multiple states.Published on: May 28, 2026 4:10 AM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Union environment ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has granted in-principle approval for the diversion of over 3,000 hectares of forest land across several states for key infrastructure projects, including hydropower in Arunachal Pradesh, a coal mine in Chhattisgarh, and iron ore mining in Goa and Odisha, according to minutes of the committee’s meeting held on May 8.FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest…
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