APSPCB holds public hearing for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh
At the hearing, headed by Anjaw Commissary Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin, he saw the participation of the Minister of Women and Child Development from 33 villages Dasanglu Pul, THDC officials and more than 350 projects (PAF).
Reminding that his late husband and former Prime Minister Kalikho Pul started a survey for Kalai-ı and II in 2009, Pul said he was pleased to see his vision approaching reality.
Uttarakhand’s Tehri Dam, which called for the locals to support the project, showed an example of the benefits of the great hydroelectric infrastructure. In addition, 50% of the project’s employment opportunities will be separated for families affected by land, as well as increasing self -employment and entrepreneurship in the region.
With an investment of approximately 14,000 RS, KALAi-II is expected to produce free power of 318 RS per year after being commissioned, while 2.2 Crore contributes to the local area development fund every year. Authorities, one of the 13 Durmuş Hidro schemes revived through MOAs signed with four centers of PSU last year, the project will create approximately 1,700 direct jobs and will encourage development through roads, health, education and allied services.
During the hearing, while APSPCB officials explained the cleaning process, THDC and his advisor Wapcos Ltd presented details of the environmental impacts of the project and reduce measures. While most speakers supported the project, concerns would come to the forefront with some land rates, compensation, employment and domestic space development. For two representatives of Uttarakhand’s threat dam from every affected village.
