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Centre issues new power tower norms to cut forest diversion

New guidelines aim to reduce forest land diversion for power infrastructure. Improved tower and conductor designs will be adopted in forest areas. This initiative seeks a twenty percent reduction in forest land usage. Concerns from the National Tiger Conservation Authority prompted these environmental changes. The ministry is encouraging adoption of advanced technologies for new installations.

11 Jul 2026 12:14 am