A report in DNA today states that despite objections from the green brigade and their own officals the state government esp the Forest Minister seems keen on pushing the project through without proper impact assessment.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Adani mines in Chandrapur get another lease of life
After the recent annoucement by the Cabinet Minister Jai Ram Ramesh about getting tough with environmental clearances for industrial proects here comes the shocking news of Maharashtra Forest officials trying to push through a highly controversial mining projects in the forests adjoining Tadoba Tiger Reserve. The project has been in news for the last years for the immense potential damage it can cause to the forests around the area and the tiger reserve. But the lure of quick big money is too much to resist for some and despite all the obvious dangers the project just keeps getting a fresh lease of life every now and then. If there was a time to convert words in deeds for the new MOEF this is the best opportunity to ensure tiger habitats are not lost to industry and land mafia. The minister should immediately step in a put the project on hold untill a comprehensive study is carried out to access the impact of the project on the surroinding areas by a well know independent team of researchers and scientists.
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