The Economic Times

Environment Ministry's advisory panel gives nod for forest diversion to build Kalai-II hydel project in Arunachal

The Environment Ministry's forest advisory committee has given the green light for the Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, which will result in the clearance of over 860 hectares of forest land. This development comes at a cost, as it entails the destruction of more than 33,000 trees.