HRF flags risks in data centre project approval
The Human Rights Forum has called for the suspension of a hyperscale data centre project in Visakhapatnam, citing environmental risks and a lack of transparency. They argue the project threatens the Mudasarlova reservoir and the nearby Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between rapid digital infrastructure development and the preservation of critical local water resources and biodiversity.
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has demanded the immediate suspension of the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted to the proposed Hyperscale Data Centre project at Adavivaram-Mudasarlova, alleging serious deficiencies in the appraisal process and potential risks to the region’s ecology and water security.
The article reports on the demands of an activist group while maintaining a neutral tone regarding the project's merits.
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