Power Ministry Wanted to Dilute Rules So Hydro Projects Can Release Even Less Water
While a steady flow is required to maintain the health of rivers, the ministry opposed the rules, saying they would cause a loss of revenue.
Aerial view shows washed away Tapovan hydel power project plant after Sundays glacier burst, in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Photo: PTI
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New Delhi: The devastating consequences of the glacier break in Uttarakhand have once again put the spotlight on hydroelectricity projects (HEPs) in the state. The floods caused by the break have left a large number of people dead, while many others are still missing.