Centre tells Supreme Court no new hydel projects should come up in upper Ganga
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Why in news
The Union government submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that no new hydroelectric projects should be permitted in the upper reaches of the Ganga in Uttarakhand.
Background
The Ministries of Environment, Jal Shakti, and Power jointly submitted the affidavit to the Supreme Court. The move is based on concerns regarding the cumulative impact on the ecosystem and the seismic fragility of the region.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Union government's stance applies specifically to the upper reaches of the Ganga in Uttarakhand.
- BodyThe Ministries of Environment, Jal Shakti, and Power jointly submitted the affidavit.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and geological risks associated with large-scale hydroelectric projects in seismically active Himalayan regions like the upper Ganga.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Seismic risk: Potential for dam failure or triggered landslides in the Himalayan seismic zone
- Ecological degradation: Cumulative impact of multiple dams on the Ganga's riverine ecosystem and biodiversity
- Flood dynamics: Alteration of natural river flow patterns increasing downstream flooding risks
Keywords: Seismic fragility · Cumulative impact · Riverine ecosystem · Hydroelectric development · Environmental governance
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