Data centres classified to skip public hearing, environmental impact study: activist
Environmental activist Bolisetty Satyanarayana has criticized the classification of proposed data centers in Visakhapatnam as Category B2 projects. He argues this classification bypasses mandatory public hearings and environmental impact assessments, potentially threatening local water, power, and marine ecosystems.
Why it matters
It raises critical questions about the balance between rapid digital infrastructure development and environmental sustainability in growing urban centers.
Environmentalist and Jal Biradari national convenor Bolisetty Satyanarayana on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) criticised the proposed data centre projects in Visakhapatnam , and disputed the assurance by Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat that the projects would not pose environmental risks.
The article focuses on environmental concerns and activist criticism, which typically aligns with a lean-left perspective on industrial regulation.
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