Nature activists oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Western Ghat sanctuary limits
Bengaluru: Environmental activists have expressed concern regarding the impact of the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in the Lion Tailed Macaque (LTM) Sanctuary over the Western Ghats and have written an open letter to the state government, asking why it was in a hurry to implement the project.
Twelve activists and conservationists have written to the government under the banner of ‘Vrushalaksha Andolana’, challenging the stance of the state Forest and Environment Department as regards the project, reports Deccan Herald. The group points out that the project will negatively impact the fragile ecology of the Western Ghats and states that it will launch a movement to spread awareness about the matter among the people.
Anant Hegade Ashisar of the Andolana said that the Forest Department has approved and recommended the project to the Union Environment Ministry. Further, the government has given the tender to implement the project, but the matter has not been brought to the notice of the farmers, fishermen and residents in the Western Ghat areas.
The 2,000MW project, which has been proposed by the KPCL, requires 378 acres (153 hectares), including about 126 acres (52.62 hectares) of forest land spread over Honnavar, Shivamogga Wildlife and Sagar divisions. Within the forest land, 97 acres are the part of the LTM sanctuary.
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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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