Tamil Nadu defends CRZ approval granted for the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project
The Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority is defending the environmental clearance granted to the Mamallan Reservoir project. The authority argues the project complies with regulations and is essential for addressing drinking water shortages in Chennai.
Why it matters
The project highlights the tension between large-scale infrastructure development and environmental conservation regulations in coastal zones.
The Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority (TNSCZMA) has defended the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance granted to the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project in Chengalpattu district before the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal.
The article outlines the authority's defense against a legal challenge, providing context for both the project's goals and the opposition's concerns.
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