Hydropower construction taking a toll on HP: Report
Highlighting the risks associated with hyower construction, especially in Himalayan regions like Himachal Pradesh, a report ‘The Hidden Cost of Hyower’ released by Himachal-based Himdhara Environment Research and Action Collective has claimed that over the last few years, increasing evidence has emerged that hyower production may not be so ‘clean and green’ after all.This document compiles primary and secondary evidences of the impacts triggered by underground construction for run-of-the-river (ROR) hyower projects and highlights the issues of environmental hazards and risks involved.“A report of the state’s own disaster management cell says that around 10 mega hyower stations are located in the medium and high-risk landslide areas,” said t.....