Athirappilly project renews biodiversity debate.

The debate over the possible biodiversity impact of the Athirappilly hydroelectric project has resumed with the Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment all set to consider the project proposal mooted by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

The KSEB had recently submitted a report to the Ministry on the availability of water in the Chalakudy river system. The board is hopeful that the project would be cleared, J. Baburaj, Director (Generation), KSEB, said. Once the Ministry approves the proposals, the project will take off, he said.


THE HINDU