Part of Manipur’s forests may be diverted for hydel project – Economic Times

Part of Manipur's forests may be diverted for hydel projectEconomic TimesThe proposals before the FAC include the controversial Tipaimukh hydroelectric dam, which alone will require submergence of 227 sq km of prime forest land in Manipur that will…

Part of Manipur's forests may be diverted for hydel project
Economic Times
The proposals before the FAC include the controversial Tipaimukh hydroelectric dam, which alone will require submergence of 227 sq km of prime forest land in Manipur that will destroy 82.47 lakh trees. This is the second largest forest diversion ever …

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