- June 2013 devastating deluge is blamed on Hydro Electric Power Projects (HEPs) by SC appointed expert body, suggests scrapping of 23 proposed HEPs
- 450 HEPs of 27,039 MW capacity is proposed in the State, 92 HEPs commissioned
- Threat from 24 proposed HEPs assessed by Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun , says projects threat to biodiversity of Alaknanda, Bhagirathi basins.
- SC move to constitute expert body follows WII findings on HEPs in the State
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/expert-body-rejects-23-power-projects-in-dehradun/article5984181.ece
Exams Perspective:
- Hydro Electric Power Projects (HEPs)
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- Disaster Management
- Threats to Biodiversity
- Sustainable Development