Expert panel against approving ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project citing irreversible ecological harm
An expert committee has recommended against the ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Karnataka due to potential ecological damage. The panel cited risks to the endangered lion-tailed macaque and the integrity of the forest ecosystem.
Why it matters
This decision reflects the ongoing struggle to balance large-scale infrastructure development with environmental conservation mandates.
In a major setback to the Karnataka government, an expert committee, appointed by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has not only recommended against approving the proposed ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada districts but also questioned the very rationale of the project proposed by the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL).
The article presents the findings of an official committee and the arguments of petitioners in a balanced manner.
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