Nod sought only to conduct survey on feasibility of Alleri pumped storage hydroelectric project in Vellore, says DFO
The Vellore District Forest Officer clarified that Adani Hydro Energy has only requested permission for a preliminary feasibility survey for a proposed pumped storage project. The project faces significant opposition from environmentalists concerned about the impact on local biodiversity and groundwater.
Why it matters
The project highlights the ongoing tension between large-scale renewable energy infrastructure development and the preservation of ecologically sensitive forest regions.
Permission to conduct only a preliminary survey to assess the feasibility of the proposed Alleri Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project in Vellore was sought by Adani Hydro Energy Fourteen Limited, said T.K. Ashok Kumar, District Forest Officer (DFO), Vellore Division.
The article balances the company's procedural request with the specific concerns raised by environmental groups.
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