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Anti-dam activists detained, fruit production down, and the NEET kingpin
Jul 12, 2024
Sukrita Baruah, a journalist with a focus on environmental issues, discusses a contentious dam project in Arunachal Pradesh facing fierce local opposition from the Adi tribe. The project raises concerns about displacement and ecological impact amid geopolitical tensions. Avaneesh Mishra, also a journalist, delves into the alarming decline in Uttarakhand's fruit production, attributing it to climate change and shifting practices that affect farmers' livelihoods. They also touch on developments in the NEET UG paper leak case, highlighting a key arrest.
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- The Upper Siang Project represents a crucial opportunity for hydropower yet faces fierce opposition from local tribes and activists concerned about ecological consequences.
- Uttarakhand's fruit production crisis, driven by climate change and water scarcity, has led many farmers to abandon traditional practices for more profitable alternatives.
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Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang Hydropower Project Controversy
The Upper Siang Project proposes an 11,000 megawatt hydropower facility on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to counteract China's ambitious dam projects in Tibet. While officials emphasize its strategic importance for national security, local tribes, particularly the Adi, oppose the project, fearing that it will submerge over 300 villages and disrupt their way of life. Activists have voiced concerns about ecological impacts, emphasizing that the region is a biodiversity hotspot. Tensions escalated when two prominent activists aiming to meet officials were detained just before a visit from the Union Power Minister, reflecting the government's prioritization of the project despite local resistance.
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